[sageofages]

It is frustrating that badges show up on auction sites. However, the meaning and symbolic importance of the badge ultimately rests with the individual who wears the badge (for any organization). If they chose not to cherish its deeper meanings the same as I would, I would rather see them NOT wear it. Even to badge collectors, it has more meaning than to those would simply sell to the highest bidder.

Our museum is only seeking "significant" badges from all chapters. Ie, chartering years to say 5 years old. Otherwise, we have a few dedicated individuals who "rescue" badges, but not an organized group.

I believe (probably unpopularly) that the money spent doing "every badge rescue" could be better spent being donated to Foundation, through any of its very important works.