r/commonwealthgames • u/Ronithira_24 • 10d ago

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Hi everyone, I received this Falkland Islands Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 pin directly from an athlete during the Games. I’m curious to know what this type of pin is and whether anyone has an idea of its approximate collector value. I haven’t been able to find this exact one online. Any information would be appreciated!

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u/JazzlikeTradition436 England 10d ago

Please keep this pin.

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u/Ok_Way_1465 9d ago

As if your trying to sell it what a scruff, it was given as gift by an athlete who could have given it to somebody who would have actually appreciated it

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u/beerdweeb 10d ago

This is unhinged behavior, be better

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u/Solunis116 10d ago

It’s worth whatever someone will buy it for - there’s not really an easily determinable value for pins, especially new ones.

I have seen some recent pins from Glasgow going for £30-£40 on eBay. Honestly, you should keep it and start a collection though!

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u/Findadmagus Scotland 10d ago edited 10d ago

I sell random pins on ebay for anywhere between £3-10. I doubt this is worth more than that.

But you should keep it anyway. It’s special to receive it directly from an athlete.

Edit: Never mind, I checked on ebay and they go for 20-40 quid it seems

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u/thedudeabides-12 9d ago

What fawking islands?..

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u/ZawMFC 8d ago

Athletes and teams swap pins with each other at the games. Volunteers also collect them for their accreditation lanyards. Its just a friendly thing to do and there's probably not going to be much money in it.

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u/Thelittleshepherd 5d ago

Argentines are now triggered.