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contender wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 7:41 am "Sure would like to know how ROCS members feel about this."

I studied this idea and tried to consider all the various options.

I collect memorabilia and such. I enjoy that a lot along with the firearms. But not many share the same passions that I do. That's reflected in the responses I see during displays. I can't recall any display that won top awards that was just items & didn't include guns. Memorabilia is enjoyed by many,, yet those who actively pursue such stuff usually have preferences & don't "buy it all" !
And one way to ensure sales is to keep the choices down.
Too many of an item can get overwhelming & lose it's appeal.
We have the ROCS patches,, and by adding the year to them,, they have an appeal. They are limited to that specific year, and a smaller number of collectors try & get all of them.
Look at the glassware that Ruger has offered over time. The early stuff,, very limited in types & quantities is desired. Nowadays,, there's a huge selection of glassware, & it's lost it's unique appeal to many. And heck,, even some of the early glassware doesn't have a good resale value to where a collector considers buying much of it.

My point is that PERSONALLY,, I feel a challenge coin is a good idea,, but no more than one or two types.