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Clubs, Groups and Societies For discussions about various clubs, groups and societies relating to our hobbies, such as the BVWS (incl RetroTechUK), BATC, RSGB, APTS, CLPGS, THG, TCC, BECG, MCR21 etc. This is NOT an official forum for any of these organisations. |
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12th Nov 2016, 4:24 pm | #1 |
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A BVWS badge
How about badge so we can identify each other at places we like to go to. I know this isn't the BVWS (British Vintage Radio Society) so how about a UKVRAR badge, I would pay a few pounds for one.
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12th Nov 2016, 5:29 pm | #2 |
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Re: A BVWS badge
Good idea. So would I. When I joined BVWS I got a tax disc sized car sticker but that's fading now. An enamel pin badge is a good idea I think!
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12th Nov 2016, 5:39 pm | #3 |
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Re: A BVWS badge
Back in the late 80's and 90's there were BVWS Pin badges and despite being very cheap they were not that popular.
I still have a couple here somewhere. The car stickers came with your membership renewal I did sport one for a few years but I have had at least 5 cars since then Not everyone it has to be said wants people to know who they are. The whole title is a bit of a mouthful so how about a shortened and stylised form. Cheers Mike T
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12th Nov 2016, 7:20 pm | #4 |
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Re: A BVWS badge
I did have the car sticker when it was issued, but have since changed my car.
The stickers were on sale on the BVWS stand at the recent Golborne event, and I guess at other events too. At events that I attend I wear a name badge that I've made, (usual lapel badge size), as do others on occasions, but I don't think it cuts much ice. Below is a low resolution copy - nothing fancy, just who I'm known as on the forum, with the BVWS and G-QRP Club logos added. Either people know me and stop to talk (or perhaps if they see me first, dodge out of the way!), others just walk on by - everyone seems rather wrapped up with their browsing, intent on finding an unobtanium valve, knob, dial or radio back at the top of their wanted list! Although events such as the NVCF are open to the public, it's inevitable that most who visit will be BVWS members, a good proportion of whom will also be members of this forum. Lapel badges for any organisation seem to be a bit passé these days. I recall a car advert in which they said 'If you want a car, buy a Hyundai - if you want a badge, join the Boy Scouts'.
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Re: A BVWS badge
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12th Nov 2016, 8:41 pm | #6 |
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Re: A BVWS badge
This is the badge available way back when(?). It's about 15mm dia. I can't remember if it came with the membership or you had to buy it. Either way, I don't think I've ever worn it.
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12th Nov 2016, 10:23 pm | #7 |
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Re: A BVWS badge
Want to sell it?
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13th Nov 2016, 9:57 am | #8 |
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Re: A BVWS badge
No, sorry.
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13th Nov 2016, 3:35 pm | #9 |
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Re: A BVWS badge
Looking for something else entirely, came across one of the old car stickers.
They are 4" in diameter Cheers Mike T
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19th Nov 2016, 12:30 pm | #10 |
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Re: A BVWS badge
I'd be up for pin badges, both UKVRAR and BVWS. There are still a number of companies making these.
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