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02-19-2007, 04:17 PM
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Yes Tom, but is it worth it?
When it comes down to it, it's nothing more than a hunk of metal.
Why not simply give that money to a scholarship fund for one of our Brothers? Which would be more important, having an old pin, or helping a brother finish college that normally couldn't afford it?
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02-19-2007, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GammaZeta
Yes Tom, but is it worth it?
When it comes down to it, it's nothing more than a hunk of metal.
Why not simply give that money to a scholarship fund for one of our Brothers? Which would be more important, having an old pin, or helping a brother finish college that normally couldn't afford it?
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That is a good question!
Having an old Pin and is on display at a Chapter House for a Historical fact can also be a proud thing that can be dispayed and show PNM's.
While I have a very nice Collection of LXA Badges, I also have those from My Local, TKN, and those of GLOs who were there when we started. Why, History!
Never forget History! 
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02-19-2007, 05:39 PM
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Right Tom, but what is history?
I'm not saying don't collect memorabilia, but when a small pin, with no historic value other than being OLD, goes for $5,000 or $10,000, I disagree with that.
Sure, spend some money on some pins, books, etc. All within reason. $50 here, $100 there, no problem. But these prices are approaching a semesters tuition at some state universities!!! But when it comes down to it, is it better to have a $5,000 1/2 inch piece of metal in a closet, or is it better to help a Brother get an education?
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02-19-2007, 06:00 PM
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It's better to understand that people can do anything they damn well please with their money.
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02-19-2007, 06:12 PM
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A little overstated but to true.
Many have given to The Brotherhood and many others have an Agenda that they feel comfortable with!
That is their thing and no one elses.
While I may know where this poster is coming from I too have donated Badges or many things, and it is for the betterment of My Chapter, His, Ours.
So, what is the price that one puts on that?
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02-20-2007, 12:45 AM
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Well I didnt mean to stir such a sh*t storm, I was just amazed that something so small went for so much money, obviously this had some extreme historical value, and sure its beautiful, and I like to obtain badges myself, but im not quite in that position yet. Maybe when im bringing in 10 million a year, but not right now......LOL
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