The Marketing of Patriotic Memorabilia

pub crawler · 12-23-2001, 12:10 PM

I'm growing a bit wary of the folks who are cashing in on patriotism. Yesterday I saw an advert for a coin being produced by a mint -- possibly Franklin Mint -- commemorating American heroes/Sept. 11. The mint promises that $5.00 from every sale will go a fund for the families of the survivors. I am VERY skeptical that the money will ever make it to said fund, unless the mint is subjected to a government-imposed audit.

Anyway, just venting a bit.

Lilly · 12-23-2001, 12:54 PM

I know what you mean. WTF are those people thinking? It pisses me off to no end...

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LarryMullen's POPAngel · 12-23-2001, 01:08 PM

Yeah, it's way too much.

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zonelistener · 12-24-2001, 01:49 AM

Yes...

And the people selling NYFD and NYPD stuff. Just bugs the hell out of me!

U2live · 12-24-2001, 08:25 PM

The porno with "patriotic themes" in our email spam is particularly onerous. The flags flapping on the cars are now torn, filthy dirty, and hanging in shreds...is anybody going to tell these people how you properly handle a flag? The ones hanging from balconies are also filthy dirty and in shreds. Every page in the newspaper is some slimebag trying to sell us something wrapped in a flag.

Danospano · 12-25-2001, 02:53 AM

Minted Coins, American flags, Bumper Stickers, Lee Greenwood CDs, and all those other symbols are for the symbol-minded.

If you want to donate money, send it directly to someone. Don't give it to the United Way or whoever. Just do some research and send the money personally. That's what I'd do. Just remember that nearly every single person who lost a loved one in the attack is going to recieve tons of cash from insurance companies. Just remember that...

cmb737 · 12-25-2001, 03:26 AM

Not sure about tons. I lost my third cousin in the attacks and his widow will only recieve around $300,000 of government relief and his $25,000 life insurance policy. She has recieved nothing from the American Red Cross other than meals and mail and is dealing with funeral costs as we speak. Not a very good trade for a loving husband I don't think. And if you do the math, $300,000 broken down into 20 years (probably the amount of years my cousin would have worked before he retired) it only works out to $15,000 dollars a year. That is WAY below poverty level for a wife and child. I hope things change and she ends up getting the so called TONS. Most of her help will come from her family and friends...not the government, American Red Cross, September 11th fund, or the Franklin Mint.

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12-23-2001, 12:10 PM	#1
pub crawler New Yorker Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 2,551 Local Time: 01:53 PM	The Marketing of Patriotic Memorabilia I'm growing a bit wary of the folks who are cashing in on patriotism. Yesterday I saw an advert for a coin being produced by a mint -- possibly Franklin Mint -- commemorating American heroes/Sept. 11. The mint promises that $5.00 from every sale will go a fund for the families of the survivors. I am VERY skeptical that the money will ever make it to said fund, unless the mint is subjected to a government-imposed audit. Anyway, just venting a bit. __________________

12-23-2001, 12:54 PM	#2
Lilly Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: back and to the left Posts: 8,523 Local Time: 02:53 PM	I know what you mean. WTF are those people thinking? It pisses me off to no end... ------------------ Taste is the enemy of art. __________________

12-25-2001, 03:26 AM	#7
cmb737 Refugee Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Denver,CO Posts: 1,388 Local Time: 01:53 PM	Not sure about tons. I lost my third cousin in the attacks and his widow will only recieve around $300,000 of government relief and his $25,000 life insurance policy. She has recieved nothing from the American Red Cross other than meals and mail and is dealing with funeral costs as we speak. Not a very good trade for a loving husband I don't think. And if you do the math, $300,000 broken down into 20 years (probably the amount of years my cousin would have worked before he retired) it only works out to $15,000 dollars a year. That is WAY below poverty level for a wife and child. I hope things change and she ends up getting the so called TONS. Most of her help will come from her family and friends...not the government, American Red Cross, September 11th fund, or the Franklin Mint. ------------------ Well the God I believe in isn't short of cash..Mister! __________________

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12-23-2001, 01:08 PM	#3
LarryMullen's POPAngel Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: I'll be up with the sun, I'm not coming down... Posts: 53,698 Local Time: 03:53 PM	Yeah, it's way too much. ------------------ And in our world of plenty We can spread a smile of joy Throw your arms around the world At Christmas time

12-24-2001, 01:49 AM	#4
zonelistener ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2001 Location: six convenient metro locations Posts: 14,750 Local Time: 03:53 PM	Yes... And the people selling NYFD and NYPD stuff. Just bugs the hell out of me!

12-24-2001, 08:25 PM	#5
U2live The Fly Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: wrapped around Bono's little finger Posts: 196 Local Time: 08:53 PM	The porno with "patriotic themes" in our email spam is particularly onerous. The flags flapping on the cars are now torn, filthy dirty, and hanging in shreds...is anybody going to tell these people how you properly handle a flag? The ones hanging from balconies are also filthy dirty and in shreds. Every page in the newspaper is some slimebag trying to sell us something wrapped in a flag.

12-25-2001, 02:53 AM	#6
Danospano Refugee Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,415 Local Time: 03:53 PM	Minted Coins, American flags, Bumper Stickers, Lee Greenwood CDs, and all those other symbols are for the symbol-minded. If you want to donate money, send it directly to someone. Don't give it to the United Way or whoever. Just do some research and send the money personally. That's what I'd do. Just remember that nearly every single person who lost a loved one in the attack is going to recieve tons of cash from insurance companies. Just remember that...