royal gwent badge on ebay

[Sarah Rogers]

Hi, what is of such ( financial ) interest about the royal gwent badge on ebay?? ....Lizzie

[backman]

In no particular order,possibly:Rarity,Condition, attractiveness,Geographical location(Several collectors competing for Welsh badges),Testosterone,Sheer Pigheadedness,Too much disposable income???

As one of the early bidders I was after it as a nice clean undamaged example of a rare badge for the Hospital that my wife trained at.I also have a passion for collecting the badges celebrating the hospitals of Wales.If I had come into money recently then I probably would have gone higher myself.

[Sarah Rogers]

Thanks, as a newbie to this i am learning..id too have bid but it went so high! lizzie

[nursesue]

I was also tempted as loved the design but resisted once I saw Pete's bid. I also missed out on Leighmeadows lovely Scottish badge as that went out of my price range Love Petes description of reasons why the Gwent went high
sue x

[myk1066]

Hi all
It was me who won the Royal Gwent.  I fit into several of the categories described by Pete though I like to think not the latter ones.  It appealed to me as it is a stunning badge and looks absolutely beautiful.  I've not seen one before and it is part of a set, and as schoolsofnursing know I like to keep sets together.  I will be displaying them on my multiply site for all to see and enjoy.
Lizzie you only have to look at the London that sold recently, which went for alot more and is more common than the Royal Gwent, to see how passionate people are about some things, and as a serious collector then you'll go all out for it.  People praised Katogirly for her win and well done to her.  
Myk1066

[backman]

Absolutely Myk, and well done for your win.As often stated previously on these pages the value of a badge to the serious collector is more than just monetary value(even though my bank manager might disagree)
Unfortunately with all the prospective changes to the NHS pension scheme on the horizon some of us may have cause to think differently too???
Enjoy!

[nursesue]

Congraulations Myk cos its a lovely badge and how I envy you it
Well done
sue x

[nursesue]

ps expensive is ebay item 360414812320- suggest you sit and take your meds before checking it out :o

[backman]

Vastly overpriced in my opinion,I would be shocked and a little angry if my wife bought me this for Christmas.I will be very surprised if this sells at anywhere near this price.

[myk1066]

I am inclined to agree re comments of item 360414812320.  I may even send them a message asking why they are asking such a high price for sheer devilment!

[nursesue]

if any of you are stuck what to buy me for Christmas I wouldn't say no ;D

[wilfb]

Hi Sue.

Yes, I'm stuck!..... So I will not buy anything in case you wouldn't like it!!!! 8)

Will.

[Sarah Rogers]

Have just seen the Gold one on ebay..it hasnt come up before when ive searched for badges...wow! ! Lizzie