OK, in response to OTW's post about beware of bidders, one is one of my sisters (imadphie). She is a pin collector. But if you've read her "about me" section, you'll also see that she is an absolutely devoted member of Delta Phi Epsilon, and has saved four of our old style pins. She is also a hugely dedicated alumnae volunteer, and VERY active with the sorority.
Since OTW obviously has no idea who this person is, and I do, I will say that she is true in saying she tries to save badges from the "melting pot". Not everyone on the planet knows that fraternity/sorority pins are hot ticket items. As a matter of fact, *I* didn't know it until I was made aware of it by one of my sisters about a year ago. A lot of people die, and don't think about what they want to do with the fraternity/sorority pin they've had for so long. They don't wear it often, so nobody thinks it's really of value. Therefore they toss it aside with the rest and sell it at an estate sale, or if it's real, have it melted down and made into something else.
If one of your organization's pins is being sold and you want to buy it and she is the high bidder, e-mail me, and I'd be happy to talk to her. I do know she doesn't bid on hugely expensive items unless they are the old D Phi E pins I've posted about on here.
Sorry for the vent, I just had to say something. If you aren't defending your sisters, who can you defend.
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