Nursing Lapel Pins
Nursing Lapel Pins
Anyone who hasn’t been living under a rock for the past 10 years knows that Nascar has become a household brand. You know, those guys going 200+MPH around an oval track at a 35 degree bank. Yep..those guys.
It’s a pretty extreme sport, and the drivers are usually great sportsmen. As with any popular sport, there comes memorabilia and collectibles. Nascar is no exception.
Nascar collectible lapel pins (like the one shown here) are gaining in popularity and are a great idea for any lapel pin collector. You can focus on collecting a pin for each driver, and even past drivers, which could make for some more valuable collectibles.
I’ve listed a few places you can pick up Nascar lapel pins below. Enjoy!
http://store.nascar.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3443041
http://sportsstore.usatoday.com/NASCAR-Lapel-Pins-_-723619653_PG.html
http://shop.fanhouse.com/NASCAR-Lapel-Pins-_-723619653_PG.html 
A very popular use for lapel pins is the Masonic lapel pin. Masonic lapel pins come in a wide variety of designs and finishes and are considered very collectible. Masonic lapel pins have been around for decades and are a big part of Freemasonry.
Masonic pins can be found in just the compass and square symbol, or other designs depending on the individual or lodge that had the pins created. There are many collectors of Masonic pins out there, and they’re a very widely found type of pin if you’ve made your rounds at pin collecting. They’re some of the most readily available on the market. Sites like ebay feature dozens, even hundreds of Masonic lapel pins for sale. Some can be pretty expensive by lapel pin standards. 
Gold lapel pins such as this Gold Angel Pin are in high demand, and are also very expensive! Some fetch upwards of $100/ea and more.
Below is a snippet from a recent article about Gold values and projected fluctuations in the precious metals market.
“The U. S. government has responded to the worst financial crisis since the great depression with a massive, more than $13.5 trillion in pledged or potential outlays. Meanwhile, rising unemployment and slumping corporate profits are crimping the U. S. Treasury’s tax revenue.
The credit worthiness of the U. S. government is raising concern and its AAA credit rating is something that cannot be taken for granted. Against this backdrop, it is hardly a surprise that the appetite of foreign governments and investors for dollar-denominated investments has diminished.
The dollar’s standing as the world’s de facto reserve currency is impaired. Nations like China are actively looking to diversify their foreign exchange reserves away from the dollar and showing a liking for gold. The combination of liquidity circulating through the U. S. economy and a tanking dollar stokes inflation. And, investors are increasingly sensing inflation as a threat and seeking a safe-haven in gold.
Gold Price Outlook
Gold is once again approaching the psychologically important $1,000 per ounce mark. Rallies in the price of gold have peaked in the $900-1,000 per ounce range three times since the start of 2008. I believe gold will crack the four-figure mark in 2009 and move on to exceed its 2008 highs. Given the state of the U. S. economy and the monumental challenges ahead, the $1,000 per ounce figure can well become a support or floor for a long time to come.” – Gold Investor 
Take a look at this little guy. A German Shepherd themed pin! Into dachsunds? There are tons of Dachsund pins out there to collect. How about poodles? There are more poodle pins available than you might think.
A really neat idea is to have your own dog pins made, and you can even get a collar with a hanging bone that swings from the neck! How cool is that?
All in all, there are a bunch of different ways to collect dog lapel pins, and it’s purely up to your own personal taste. I’ve always had a thing for Golden Retrievers, and I’ve seen a few pins around that I’d like to start a collection with.
Many find that collecting dog lapel pins is a way to pass the time, and engage yourself in something you’re truly passionate about – Man’s best friend!
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