I had some Internet connection issues yesterday so I was not able to get a fresh post. Trading is really good at the NOAC. Things have really improved at the evening trading which has now wrapped up on the official schedule. So where are the hot spots to throw down a blanket? In and around the Student Union...Read More
Just a few thoughts about the first day of trading at the NOAC from my perspective. I was up with my contingent getting registered around noon on Saturday and saw just a few folks spread out. As I went through registration I could see why. The process was very organized as you rotated through various stops with a pair...Read More
The purpose of this category on the blog is to catch people in the act of patch trading. In this case we've got some friendly neighborhood patch dealers at the Pre-NOAC Trade-O-Ree. I'll try and get more of these for tomorrow's posts! By the way you can comment below on these! [gallery link="file" columns="2"]
Today was move-in day for the dozens of dealers who arrived early for the Pre-NOAC Trade-O-Ree. It was capped by the auction ran by Chris Jensen's Streamwood Company. The totals for the night were 77 items sold for a total of $24,615. I have entered the prices realized in the previous post on this topic. Please enjoy some of the...Read More
So I need some help with this one! I've been digging around on eBay checking out interesting stuff and gearing up for the NOAC. In doing so I stumbled across two examples of lodges spoofing (verb) spoof patches (noun). Huh? Ok the first example goes back to 2006 and I was unaware of it until tonight. Check out this...Read More
Add Colorado to the list of available Boy Scout license plates. Looks like they got the 100th Anniversary Boy Scout with the flag into the design, although he's too close to the bolt hole in my opinion. I need one of these plates, by the way. I have other states for trade. Governor Bill Ritter signed HB-1151...Read More
I'm furiously working on a new website that I hope to roll out by week's end called 2009NOAC.com. This will be a one-stop patch trading blog that I will keep running during NOAC. Huh? I'm experimenting with this whole social media, blogging, twitter thing all in one website. So what can you expect to see? Pre-NOAC Trade-O-Ree I'll...Read More
Here is one I haven't seen in many months of going through the Boy Scout category with a fine tooth comb. I'll look forward to some comments from the community but in my book this one deserves a BigJim Award! Original 1950's Boy Scout OA Tent Teepee
I'll list this one without passing judgment. Those of you inclined to post a response are free to give your opinions as we know people on patchblanket are apt to do! Ok I will get in one jab. "continous" is misspelled. I could not resist! :D Merit badge with continous loop needle still attached From the seller: Yes, it's a...Read More
Like many of you I am a member of ISCA and in the OA news column they frequently cite the realized prices of First Flaps and compare them to the previous price guide listing. So just for fun I thought I would try this model minus the price guide. OA 415 Lemollillahee First Flap OA 524 Chippecotton First...Read More
I am new to this and trying to figure out if this is appropriate or not? Seems I have uncovered a Riker Tenderfoot. Any ideas as to how much it is worth? Attached files
How many square knots do you wear? All of them that you're qualified for, or just the "best" ones? I have earned/received eight so far and wear them all on one of my shirts. My other shirt doesn't have any because it's my shirt for international events and I don't want to look like an "American Christmas tree." LOL...Read More
I reported on the Wakoda felt that sold on eBay recently. Turns out that in the span of a few short days another one has popped up. I'm putting the question out to JQ Public - is it real? Lodge 246 A1 Wakoda Very Rare!! No Reserve!!
Have you ever had any of your patches stolen? It happened to me twice. The first time was at my own camp during a lodge fellowship weekend. I had left my patches in my pack and during the day when we were all out on work parties, somebody went into my tent, searched my pack, and lifted the 3-4...Read More