What do you think about people who sell coins they were awarded on ebay?

I find the practice both disrespectful to the person that awarded the coin, the unit it represents. I'd much rather see them awarded it to someone else, even a non-veteran, and share the story around it, than the ebay route

I will not sell any of mine...but that is not always the case for some. For those that have paid money and had coins made, if you have not given them all out, they are yours to do what you want....if selling them is what you want to do, go for it. I probably won't buy the rank coins...will earn those, but I have purchased a few of the "been there, done that" or base/installation coins.

Coins are personal momentos and only hold value if the person who holds them values them. If they value them so little that they would sell them, then who's to say otherwise.

SGM (Join to see) Having been lucky enough to receive a few coins, I would never part with them. It is an award much like an Achievement Medal, Commendation Medal, or other award and should be respected as such. I believe coins are and should be earned just like every other award. Consequently, would you sell your medals and ribbons? For me, the answer is not as long as I am breathing.

I have a solid silver coin given to me by a Hungarian Infantry BN CDR. Pretty cool I thought.

I am split on this particular issue, but firm on both sides.

If the individual bought them and wants to resell, I am OK with that. They have the right to do so.

However, if the coin was given, I feel they should keep it to acknowledge the "job well done", and to show respect to the individual/organization who thought enough to give the coin.

Great post.

I have kept my trinkets, the one I still use from time to time is a small Swiss Army knife given to me by the Brigade Commander from the 59th Ordinance brigade. Hey, at least it's useful.

I think while not worth points coins are pretty important to those who take the military seriously. I mean when you spot another hero in uniform you usually do the once over....what badges, deployment patch, nice haircut, professional demeanor. The same thing with someones office...walk in , look for coin display. You can learn much about someone by the coins they display, how they display them and so on. I used to joke about coins being worthless but that is just negative thinking and they now help with my unit spirit. Also if I get a coin for something, I can stilll put it in my NCOER unlike when I get awards. :)

If they don't want the memories or whatnot, let them. I think it is ridiculous and disrespectful to those who awarded the coins to them, but to each their own.

Don't like it, and if they wanted to get rid of their coins then they should try it like the "pay it forward" concept. People walk in my office and say I have a lot of coins, hell I have about 50% of what I have been given. I have been given coins received from other folks before and I have done the same here. If someone really likes a coin I have and there's no real connection with the event or person who awarded it, BAM, you can take it if it is your choice! I have sold coins on Ebay before, but they were coins I designed and purchased myself. They were not COMMAND coins awarded, but rather deployment unit coins and that kind of thing. Needless to say, my GEN Colin Powell JCS coin will always remain in my collection.

Is that a clear enough answer and .02?