Who Is Buying All The Mixed Lots?

Have you ever wondered about the cross section of buyers that go big on mixed lots like the ones included here. What percentage of bidders are trying to break up the items for resale and what number are out to get some nice items for a collection? I almost never bid on these listings myself because its seems like I...Read More

Dan Beard Likes These Auctions

In the Hot Finds newsletter the focus is usually on patches and neckerchiefs that are changing hands among collectors. However, there have been a lot of other Scout memorabilia produced over the years and some of it is very unusual. I tracked down five auctions that closed last week on eBay which are great examples of this. In fact Dan...Read More

Classic Camp Memorabilia – No Modern Rarities Allowed!

I have many Scouting friends that really collect old camp patches to the point of making it a cult. They have disdain for CSPs with their modern SAPs and FOS issues. When it comes to OA they turn their nose up at the 1 per person gold border delegate issues being issued these days. No they get excited when they...Read More

Killer OA Only Needs 1 Bid

I really didn't start off looking for OA listings that only needed one bidder/buyer but it just worked out that way. These big listings sold for thousands of dollars in some cases because the seller and the buyer came to an agreement on the price. Item Title - Click To See The Listing on eBay Bids   OA LODGE 73...Read More

Patches & Medals Were Meant To Be Worn

It is very rare that an old uniform sells for big bucks on eBay just solely based on the birthday version of itself. Often its not the naked uniform but all the pins and badges that adorn them that drive auctions through the roof. The five auctions that I've pulled here from recent eBay listings are great examples of this...Read More

Mixed Lots = Big Deals

I always track interesting mixed lots in the Boy Scout category of eBay because you never know how they are going to end. The special treat is finding ones that look like a pile of junk save for a few killer pieces that knock the closing price out of the park. All of these recent auctions on eBay were home...Read More

Khaki Brings Out The Green

There is a large following for really old insignia. I can understand the allure because trying to collect these pieces from is a pure link to classic Scouting. You won't find contrived scarcity or lodge chief flaps when you set your sights on old rank or position patches. The only limiting factor are how many were earned and how many...Read More

Precious Metals Hit All Time High!

I read this week that with the economic uncertainty that gold prices climbed over $1600 per ounce. I don't think these vintage Scout medals can equal that pound for pound but they did do extremely well at auction recently on eBay. You gotta love the antique dealer who picked up two Exploring Silver Awards and was able to quickly sell...Read More

Some Good Dixie AKK Items

Check out dickgoold's current auctions and his completed auctions.

George Rodrigue Distinguished Eagle Scout Award patch

  In my Friday morning email I had a patch featured that I had never seen and asked for some history on it. it didn't take long to get a great response!   Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Patches George Rodrigue   Jason.........in response to your question about the George Rodrigue Distinguished Eagle Scout Award patch, here are some facts. George...Read More

New Auction Ready For Your Guess! Contest Ends May 30th

  The first round of the Price is Right was a lot of fun and several collectors tried to see if they could come closest to deciding the ending price of a great eBay auction. Its time to start up a new round with a new auction that has already garnered a lot of bids and attention on eBay.  ...Read More

Win a Free Patch – Best Guess Wins

  I've got a new feature for the site that might be fun. I'm calling it the Price is Right. Here is how it works. I'll pick an auction on eBay that has several days before close. Just like on the tv show you get one guess as to where it is going to close when all the bids are...Read More

Alex Lloyd qualifies BSA Indy Car for the 2011 Indy 500 – Just barely

  Rookie of the Year for 2010 Alex Lloyd was finally signed by Dale Coyne Racing in time for the Indy 500, but he almost didn't make the cut. The driver who finished 4th last year will have to start the 2011 race in the 31st position on the last row. Better than not qualifying at all, I suppose. Good...Read More

OA Auction Hot Finds Results

Many of these eBay listings found their way into the Hot Finds email newsletter. Checking in on them now that they have closed shows that many might have benefited from that extra attention. These listings probably didn't need any help as they did very well on their own merit. Item Title - Click To See The Listing on eBay Bids...Read More

Wait…I thought the Merit Badge market tanked?

I think about three months ago I wrote a blog post about conversations I had with collectors that led me to believe that the prices for vintage merit badges had plummeted. Well although its a thin bit of evidence I'd like to show you three auctions that defy that logic. Coming with just a single bidder here are three merit...Read More

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