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Anyway, this is an interesting topic because I know some people wonder why there are so many subtle differences among a given GLO’s badges. This is easily explained when you consider that several different manufacturers likely built the badges over the years – each using a different mold, different techniques, different clasps, etc. These things also evolve over time. Jewelers often tailored the badge design to conform to current fashion trends of the time. Some badge “fads” include minis, large sizes, nugget styles, various gem arrangements (opals), sweetheart and mothers’ pins, white gold badges, retro (founders) style and dangles.
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I agree. I once saw a display of Alpha Delta Pi badges from different eras and it is wonderful to see the changes and variations...it's a fascinating piece of history.
On a personal chapter note, there were some sisters from my chapter whose wills' stipulated that their ADPi pin was to go back to the care of my chapter (as opposed to EO). We did take good care of them and they were always on display at all appropriate sorority events.
I find that I'm really not as offended as many here by the phenomenon of GLO pin collecting. I think some collectors are really expressing a love of what is a fascinating part of Americana.
It's too bad that some of these collectors cannot come to terms with the GLOs... what great knowledge and resources they have (well, some of them do). Wouldn't it be wonderful to see a GLO Pin exhibit at your local museum or campus center? I would go in a heartbeat!
That being said, I have no experience with trying to bid against a collector, or any other similar situation, so obviously I take everyone's word when they say that collectors can be terribly harsh and difficult to deal with.
I also know as a woman who has loved every aspect of her sorority experience, the shock at first typing "Alpha Delta Pi" into the ebay search engines and finding two or three pins for sale! At first I felt it certainly cheapened and damaged the image of ADPi...but now I don't get nearly as upset. In fact, I don't get upset at all. It happens to all secret societies and, in fact, I've been able to get a look at some really beautiful photos of vintage pins from a little ebay searching. I also agree with some others here (I think IvySpice made the point very eloquently on another thread here, but I cannot find it) that as Fraternal organizations we have many priorities already, such as service, leadership training, expansion...these all demand money and I do believe they all come before buying pins off of Ebay.
At any rate, thanks for your extremely informative posts, wptw.
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