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Originally Posted by Khyber
Yes Roy, I've become a little paranoid these days about 'authenticity' ..never know what's being copied these days..Which is why I only try and collect hallmark silver wherever possible. And even white metal badges in excellent condition do show signs of ageing - a nice patina, a slight dullness in colour that's very pleasing to the eye...but these look too new and the clean lugs as well..
Sometimes I get so nervous and go back and check the badges in my collection over and over again  |
It is a well known condition prevalent in the badge collecting community. A sudden onset anxiety that you have been conned after carefully examining your expensive purchase. The symptoms include anger, incredulousness, shame and loud declarations about giving up your long term hobby for something less emotionally taxing such as golf, canasta or serial killing.
The correct psychological term is Sudden Onset Military Badge Acquisition Anxiety but it is less formally known as acute bagitation.
There is no known cure.