ph0ebus Posted 22 August , 2012 Share Posted 22 August , 2012 So, how rare is this medal anyway? Medal unexpected windfall for NB woman I myself have gotten some outstanding militaria at garage sales in the past, and this type of story will only fan the flames of interest in going to more! Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 22 August , 2012 Share Posted 22 August , 2012 Never seem to have any Pittances on me and if the language of the press is to be believed that's the currency in which bargains are sold. . What's the $ Pittance exchange rate these days? Possibly when Greece drops out of the Euro She'll start using the Pittance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph0ebus Posted 22 August , 2012 Author Share Posted 22 August , 2012 Never seem to have any pittances on me and if the language of the press is to be believed that's the currency in which bargains are sold. . What's the $ pittance exchange rate these days? Round these parts a Pittance is somewhere between a Kennedy and a crumpled Washington. -Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David B Posted 22 August , 2012 Share Posted 22 August , 2012 What was the final price Daniel ? You didn't mention or are there not enough zeros on your keyboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackimzey Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 What a coincidence ...... I'm headed to New braunfels for this weekend! Will be celebrating my birthday with daughter and son-in-law. Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianw Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 The article says it cost a "slight pittance" - last time I looked there were 5 slight pittances to a pittance - presume she sold it on E**y for a "kings ransom". They dont appear to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Strawbridge Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 For those not yet aware and have been watching this topic the medal is just a keepsake made in the tens of thousands for the tourist market. Not issued for gallantry or bravery. Just for profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 Avid antiquer? I thought 'antiquer' was made up word, the last time I heard it was on an episode of Frasier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 Avid antiquer? I thought 'antiquer' was made up word, the last time I heard it was on an episode of Frasier. From the same source as a "medaler" (used in the Olympic commentaries) I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 I phoned Radio Leeds and asked them to stop using the word medaler and the word 'medaling', they did for a while but then I heard another presenter talking about golding, silvering and bronzing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 Antiquer used to mean someone who created antiques (a form of forgery) by adding a patina etc, rather like someone who distressed reproduction furniture (sometimes with a shotgun) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 Moan moan moan, well here is a genuine "Olympic" medal awarded to me for you all to whinge about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 That has brought us back on topic nicely, a token with value only to its owner. Evidently GCSE's have gone the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph0ebus Posted 23 August , 2012 Author Share Posted 23 August , 2012 Still don't know the final sale pricel the article's end is for susbcribers only and I really don't feel like shelling out any coin to find out. Trying to find the dompleted auction on eBay now. Daniel PS are 'whinging' and 'whining' the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 Yes, it is a silent 'G' in whining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widavies Posted 23 August , 2012 Share Posted 23 August , 2012 Yes, it is a silent 'G' in whining. Ha ha, medals and winning whinging people.... love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackimzey Posted 25 August , 2012 Share Posted 25 August , 2012 Daniel, I tried to get the full article, but my cousin had already set the papers for recycling. Sorry, Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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