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Topic: STS-58 Robbins Medallion
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James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 06, 2004 01:42 PM
   
Still looking for that elusive STS-58 shuttle Robbins medallion I need to complete my set. If anyone can help, or know someone who can, please contact me.James [This message has been edited by James Brown (edited December 06, 2004).] IP: Logged |
James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 08, 2004 01:10 PM
I finally found an STS-58 medallion today. My set is now complete. I will post it on my website when it arrives.
www.robbinsmedallions.freehomepage.com James IP: Logged |
Matt T
Member Posts: 1150
From: Chester, Cheshire, UK
Registered: May 2001
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posted December 08, 2004 01:36 PM
Congratulations James, I bet that felt sweet!Cheers,Matt ------------------
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James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 08, 2004 01:49 PM
Thanks Matt. I feels good to finally have the set complete. Sure makes for a good Christmas present.James IP: Logged |
mensax
Member Posts: 824
From: Virginia
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted December 08, 2004 03:38 PM
Congratulations James! That's quite an accomplishment. So... where do you go from here?Noah IP: Logged |
James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 08, 2004 03:53 PM
Thanks Noah. I don't know, maybe ID badges. I haven't really given it much thought. The medallions were a lot of fun to put together. In the beginning, I wasn't sure if a set was even possible. It would be great to add a few gold medallions from some of the more notable missions. I also received 2 Skylab medallions from someone yesterday, giving me a set of those as well. The other Apollo flights, outside of ASTP, would be a very expensive venture. I probably won't even try for those. James
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted December 08, 2004 03:57 PM
Congratulations Jimmy! You now have a collection that I would guess only few others have in its entirety, astronauts included. You are to be commended as well for sharing your collection online. I corrected my omission by adding your site to the "Collecting Guides" website directory. It was quite interesting to learn of the re-strike of the Expedition 7 medallion. Did you retain an "error" medallion or was the scan presented on your site taken before you returned yours for replacement? IP: Logged |
James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 08, 2004 04:05 PM
Robert,I extensively photographed the original Exp. 7 medallion I had before it was sent back. They were insistant on the medallions being returned, so I did. I didn't want to cause any problems. I don't believe all of them were though, so keep your eyes open. I honestly think I'd rather have these than autographs anyday. No chance of them being fake.  James IP: Logged |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 12300
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted December 08, 2004 04:21 PM
When you consider that just a few years ago, STS Robbins were unavailable to collectors, let alone even seen, your collection is even more remarkable. I remember commenting to an astronaut in the mid-90s about his medallions and how exclusive a collectible they really were. I feel the same way today and consider the two I own as fortunate finds. Your collection defines the concept of envy.IP: Logged |
Larry McGlynn
Member Posts: 538
From: Boston, MA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted December 08, 2004 07:10 PM
James,Very nice job. It is great to see something positive in this hobby like your collection. Your collection is exquisite. Congratulations! Larry IP: Logged |
James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 08, 2004 07:13 PM
Thank you Larry. That means a lot.James IP: Logged |
767FO
Member Posts: 231
From: Boca Raton, FL
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted December 08, 2004 07:15 PM
James,Well done! I know you have to be thrilled with finally completing your search. Now enjoy! IP: Logged |
4allmankind
Member Posts: 445
From: NJ
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted December 08, 2004 10:20 PM
Great to hear James.You have been of much help to me in this hobby. I look forward to seeing you again, hopefully in August. Thanks for all the answers to my questions. Jay in NJ IP: Logged |
zee_aladdin
Member Posts: 726
From: California
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted December 09, 2004 01:12 AM
JAMES JAMES JAMES YOU LITTLE DEVIL !!!!GOOD JOB. Make sure you protect you medallions so that nobody can steal them  IP: Logged |
James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 09, 2004 05:21 AM
They are going into a fireproof safe after Christmas.James IP: Logged |
Scott
Member Posts: 3112
From: Houston, TX
Registered: May 2001
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posted December 09, 2004 09:19 AM
Congratulations Jimmy! IP: Logged |
gliderpilotuk
Member Posts: 1652
From: London, UK
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted December 09, 2004 09:54 AM
Well done Jimmy. What an achievement....and not a fake in sight!<LOL>
There can't be many complete sets in existence, so you've got something really unique.Paul Bramley IP: Logged |
James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 09, 2004 10:17 AM
Thanks Paul. I think so. That's one of the things I like about them.James IP: Logged |
Rizz
Member Posts: 1041
From: Upcountry, Maui, Hawaii
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted December 09, 2004 03:33 PM
Jimmy Brown -You da man! Looks like GOLD is next! I'll take any extras Rizz IP: Logged |
James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 09, 2004 04:06 PM
Frank,I don't think there will be too many of those.
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James Brown
Member Posts: 892
From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted December 10, 2004 04:16 PM
The final piece of the puzzle is now in place.
http://www.robbinsmedallions.freehomepage.com/photo.html James IP: Logged |
