posted on August 18, 2004 01:46:20 PM new
Well its over. I have decided the best course of action here is to complete the first (mistake) transaction. This pin is going to sunny California at NO CHARGE to her, I have asked that she not Paypal me again.
My decision was based on some of your opinions and the bidders cause. Here is a copy of her email
"This listing was of particular interest because I'm
part of a small group of Red Cross volunteers on eBay
who try to "rescue" as many of these Nurse Enrollment
Badges as we can (at our own expense) to return to
National HQ, which is where they're supposed to go
unless buried with the nurse"
Here's a website with
some more info:
http://collectarc.com/nursebadge.html
Thanks for the input on this one people....
[ edited by micmic66 on Aug 18, 2004 01:50 PM ]
posted on August 18, 2004 01:51:12 PM new
All I can say is...WOW. I didn't know that they were not supposed to go out to the public. Learned a lot (about other sellers) with your original question. Sounds like everything turned out good in the end. IMHO
Kevin
posted on August 18, 2004 02:07:38 PM new
Congratulations! I think you did a good thing, no - a great thing! Not only because you made the right "eBay" decision, but also because you made the right decision for this customer and this PIN is going home where it belongs!
Pretty interesting information - thanks for posting the website info!
"Being Overworked and Underpaid and Unappreciated
Is just a Perk of Being Middle-Class and Educated..." Mark Schultz (songwriter/singer)
posted on August 18, 2004 02:14:53 PM new
The women's organization PEO wants their pins back, too. This may be a common thing in clubs and groups. . . .
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My right to speak my mind, to have a voice, to be what some have called "opinionated," is a right I deeply and profoundly cherish. And my only hope is that, one day soon, women--who have all earned their right to their opinions--instead of being called opinionated, will be called smart and well-informed, just like men. ~Teresa Heinz Kerry (bless her)
posted on August 18, 2004 02:20:12 PM new
micmic66 They say what comes around goes around ...I say ya got something good coming !! WTG on your choice It's going home now ,where it should be.
posted on August 18, 2004 02:41:51 PM new
oh thats great, micmic!! wonderful thing this ebay! Who knew that about red cross pins!? that makes all the difference in the world...and you will have good karma!!
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posted on August 18, 2004 02:56:04 PM new
Congratulations on doing the right thing. I hope when push comes to shove, some of the other posters will learn from your example.
posted on August 18, 2004 03:04:42 PM new
micmic66, I think its great what your doing.
Am I reading this wrong, but are they auctioning off those pins (well I see a couple pins that may be similiar to yours) right on their site? Maybe I read it wrong, but first they say they are property of The Red Cross, then I find this?
posted on August 18, 2004 04:21:41 PM new
Thanks for the information. You handleded everything right. It pays tocome to this board for advice and the advice you got was right on target. Thanks for the update.
posted on August 18, 2004 06:11:07 PM new
NTS, you would have to open that can of worms. LOL>>>>
So, are they reselling them? Thought they were going to go with the dead nurses? YOu still did right micmic. Maybe the resale of some of them allows them to buy more important ones?
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Each one sees what he carries in his heart - Goethe
posted on August 18, 2004 07:09:48 PM new
What a crock of hypircrates.(sp) THEY should be turned into VERO!!!!! All those federal laws they touted and then,,,,,to see them for SALE!!!!! Burn em' and turn em'........Some,,,,,,Not many, are VERY Official!!!!! the bigger sewn on ones...they ARE Official!!!!!!! No difference here than listing a police badge or a common private security badge.(and those will get pulled as soon as a baby turns them in.that back to the dead Nurses er opened a BIG can O' worms in this sellers mind.
Nearthesea, Thanks for pointing that out.
Anyone could go into a disaster area wearing those Big sew ons and pass as REAL RED Coss worker. and ransack.
Do your part,,,keep these emblems sacred.
Lady buyer YOU messed up BIG time! Your secret is OUT.
posted on August 18, 2004 07:26:29 PM new
Interesting. Learn something new everyday! What a noble ending, micmic66. NTS, I don't care if everybody else is doing it.
posted on August 19, 2004 05:52:12 AM new
Good for you micmic - warm fuzzy feelings far outweigh the potential money you lost on this transaction ( seems to me you should be able to take it as a charitable deduction on your taxes too so maybe not a total loss). Very nice of you!
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It's going home now ,where it should be.
baby turns them in.that back to the dead Nurses 