I think blind trades are helpful because many of us are geographically in a bubble when it comes to trading.  In a typical year for example I'm only going to go to a few Scouting events and or TORs in maybe a 2-3 state region.  So if I have duplicate patches from my OA lodge chances are people in my area have already seen them. 

• Utensil Set Fork Spoon and Knife Geo Schrod w/ Case
• Insignia - Veteran Pin - 50 Years - Clutch Back Clasp
• Insignia - Veteran Pin - 40 Years - Clutch Back Clasp
• Collection of 3 Norman Rockwell Collector Plates
• Axe Hatchet with Marked Sheath and Handle

 

So the beauty of a blind trade is you send in patches that typically you have duplicates of and the organizer makes sure you get back all different patches.  So hypothetically if you had 10 patches from your lodge box that you got extras on here is what you could do.  Send in 5 of each patch (50 total) and get back 50 different patches from all across the nation.  This is a great way to shuffle up your trading box.

• 100 Ann Fundraiser Red Sash Vigil Noquet Lodge 1 of 3
• 1977 W3B Section Conference Patch Mayi 354 Host
• Group 38 Scout Patches, Badges & Sash Inc.
• Vigil Sash Carroll A. Edson Signed 1973

 

At this point I have 19 collectors who have expressed an interest in taking part and several have already mailed in their packages.  The more the merrier as the math works out that there will always be an ample amount of patches to shuffle to make sure everyone gets back new cloth.  If you want to take part simply reply to this email and I'll send you the guidelines..

• Southeast Louisiana Council - 2015 Friends of Scouting
• Red Cloisonne 1st Class Badge Assistant Scoutmaster
• Insignia Lapel Pin White Enamel Troop Committee
• Insignia Veteran Pin 35 Years Clutch Back Clasp
• Lapel Pin - Red Cloisonne First Class Badge

 

I'm running two big sales in my eBay store right now.  The first is a 50% off sale on almost 200 JSPs and sets.  I've also got a 35% off sale running in my category for Santee 116. Both of these sales have already seen collectors start snatching up the bargains so I hope you'll take a look.

• Nayawin Rar S46 Flap 2009 Conclave Delegate; YEL Bdr
• Nayawin Rar S27 Flap 2002 Conclave; A; Nighthawk
• Klahican S21 Flap Conclave Host 1988; LGR Leaves
• Klahican S12b Flap 117x50 mm; LGR Leaves; 1984
• 296 Nayawin Rar S43 Flap 2008 SR-7B Conclave
• 296 Nayawin Rar W1 30th Anniversary, 1975
• 331 Klahican S6 Flap 8 mm FDL; 3 Leaf; BRO