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Alpha Phi also requires verification before you can purchase a badge, but I don't think the mere ownership of the badge is what matters to people. It is what the badge represents, membership in our fraternal organization and the heritage and ritual that goes with it.

Another problem is that the historical badges that are being sold on ebay should be in the hands of our fraternities because of their significance to our history. Badge styles and materials have changed over the years and antique badges should be kept by our members. In addition, there are special types of badges that you only receive for certain honors. Those badges should never leave the possession of those who have received the distinction of wearing them or the fraternity that granted the honor/distinction.