baron-pierreIV Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Although it's over anyways, what would it be a bargain for? Giving it to the National Sports Museum here in Melbourne (inside the iconic MCG) and giving it as a consolation for them not having a '52 one or even one of it's replicas? Whakindda question is "what would it be a bargain for"?? Do you think everything revolves around Melbourne? U're just as bad as those Ontarions who think Toronto is the center of the world -- which it isn't.
ofan Posted January 14, 2014 Report Posted January 14, 2014 Whakindda question is "what would it be a bargain for"?? Do you think everything revolves around Melbourne? U're just as bad as those Ontarions who think Toronto is the center of the world -- which it isn't. More of a centRE of the world than Reno will ever be.
Lord David Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Whakindda question is "what would it be a bargain for"?? Do you think everything revolves around Melbourne? U're just as bad as those Ontarions who think Toronto is the center of the world -- which it isn't. Well Melbourne IS the world's most livable city. I merely mentioned Melbourne because they have the Olympic Torch collection in the National Sports Museum, only lacking Helsinki 1952 of course. They could use this one as a consolation! And a bargain for/from what anyways? A games that never was?
Olympic Fan Darcy Posted January 15, 2014 Report Posted January 15, 2014 Well Melbourne IS the world's most livable city. I merely mentioned Melbourne because they have the Olympic Torch collection in the National Sports Museum, only lacking Helsinki 1952 of course. They could use this one as a consolation! And a bargain for/from what anyways? A games that never was? For collectors? People who just want the item so they can hang it on the wall or keep it in their house.
baron-pierreIV Posted January 16, 2014 Report Posted January 16, 2014 More of a centRE of the world than Reno will ever be. Well, who ever made a claim that Reno (or more realistically) Tahoe would be? Just because I happened to like the idea of a Tahoe/Reno bid doesn't mean I think it's the center of the world. But if u think it will rival Toronto, then I guess more power to Reno.
mr.bernham Posted January 20, 2014 Report Posted January 20, 2014 More of a centRE of the world than Reno will ever be. The only thing that has recently brought Toronto into the international light is your pot smoking mayor.
SkiFreak Posted February 9, 2014 Report Posted February 9, 2014 The only thing that has recently brought Toronto into the international light is your pot smoking mayor. That's crack smoking mayor. Justin Bieber is the pot smoker, er, airplane hotboxer.
Mexico 1968 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 1: Indescribably happy!!! because finally I have a real torch used in my country 2: My collection is short because this year I started collecting torches (but I collect pins and souvenirs for 3 years) 3: The other two versions used in Mexico 1968: the black one and the torch carried by Enriqueta Basilio in the opening ceremony... also I would like obtain the torches of Barcelona 1992 and Nagano 1998 because they were the first Olympiads that I watched My treasure!
Mexico 1968 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Posted May 12, 2014 I bought it in a flea market in Mexico City for $ 4,000 MXN (around $ 308,90 US dollars) As you can see a similar torch was carried swimming by athletes in the City of Veracruz, Mexico
baron-pierreIV Posted May 14, 2014 Report Posted May 14, 2014 Do you know how many of that design were made? Or for that matter, how many torches in all for Mexico 1968 were manufactured?
olympiaki-agones Posted May 16, 2014 Report Posted May 16, 2014 There were designed three different styles: The one (silver) you can see above used for certain events (no clue how exactly were manufactured), a black one with the same design and very rare (no more than 20 manufactured) and the one used to light the cauldron (less than 200 torches). Sorry, I meant around 2000 with the common design.
Olympic Fan Darcy Posted July 18, 2014 Report Posted July 18, 2014 Just returned from Sydney. Just curious if this type of Olympic torch in the case is worth less than just a normal torch Seems that these tend to sell lower on eBay then the ones not in a box? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sydney-2000-Olympic-torch-numbered-edition-includes-Certificate-of-Authenticity-/121348499552?pt=AU_Summer_Winter_Games_Memorabilia&hash=item1c40ef2860&_uhb=1 $725 Whereas this sold for $3000? And it says it comes in it's original cardboard packaging? What's that look like? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Sydney-2000-Olympic-Games-Torch-For-Sale-brand-new-/131168380988?pt=AU_Summer_Winter_Games_Memorabilia&hash=item1e8a3ea83c&_uhb=1 I'm just curious, cause i'm contemplating purchasing a torch.
Lord David Posted July 18, 2014 Report Posted July 18, 2014 ^^ The first torch you show us is the commemorative torch sold to the public for the 2000 Olympics. It has the same dimensions of the official torch (unlike other commemorative torches which are 3/4 or 1/2 size) but is obvious in the way it's cut out to show the inside (as to distinguish it from a once functional real torch), and therefore unusable. It already has it's own frame mount with the obvious descriptions on design and so forth. The other one is the real deal. So the question is, do you want a commemorative one or a real one? I have the Torino 2006 and Athens 2004 ones, both real, as they didn't make any commemorative torches.
Olympic Fan Darcy Posted July 18, 2014 Report Posted July 18, 2014 What do you think is better? And is there a stand or something for the real thing? I'm assuming they're separate.
Olympic Fan Darcy Posted November 11, 2014 Report Posted November 11, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Olympic-Games-Torch-1988-SEOUL-/221595658120?pt=US_Olympics_Fan_Shop&hash=item3398216788 legit or no? I'm leaning towards legit but yeah, any confirmation?
JMarkSnow2012 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Posted November 11, 2014 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Olympic-Games-Torch-1988-SEOUL-/221595658120?pt=US_Olympics_Fan_Shop&hash=item3398216788 legit or no? I'm leaning towards legit but yeah, any confirmation? If it's a replica, it seems to have been made with considerable attention to detail ...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Posted November 12, 2014 How can you tell?? O.o Just lookin' Anyway the question now is, who's paying US $1,036.11 for it? Anybody we know?
Olympic Fan Darcy Posted November 12, 2014 Report Posted November 12, 2014 I was interested when it was below half the price of normal torches but once it got up to $1000 it got back to the nah who cares range.
JMarkSnow2012 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Posted November 12, 2014 I was interested when it was below half the price of normal torches but once it got up to $1000 it got back to the nah who cares range. That was always going to happen, once competitive bidding got started; if anything it's a little surprising that the bids didn't double up in the last minute (probably due to the corrosion, which will be hard to hide completely).
baron-pierreIV Posted November 13, 2014 Report Posted November 13, 2014 That was always going to happen, once competitive bidding got started; if anything it's a little surprising that the bids didn't double up in the last minute (probably due to the corrosion, which will be hard to hide completely). Besides, there might have been at least 3,000 of the Seoul 1988 torches. So far, the exact # of 1988 torches made, has not surfaced.
Olympic Fan Darcy Posted November 13, 2014 Report Posted November 13, 2014 Besides, there might have been at least 3,000 of the Seoul 1988 torches. So far, the exact # of 1988 torches made, has not surfaced. They are definitely one of the most common on ebay along with Torino and Sochi.
baron-pierreIV Posted September 30, 2015 Report Posted September 30, 2015 Guy on Facebook selling original Barcelona 1992 torch, signed by Samaranch, Sr. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153696296781289&set=pcb.10153590918481358&type=3&theater Asking: only US$8K. (Oh, he's located in Melbourne, OZ.)
Lord David Posted October 15, 2015 Report Posted October 15, 2015 I could have gotten a Samaranch signed Barcelona 1992 torch a few months ago for 2,500. The seller was from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. She worked as a volunteer for the Barcelona games, must have acquired one and gotten him to sign it. Sigh. She reconsidered the offer. Why post it on Gumtree if you aren't ready to part with it?
TeamBlakeUSA Posted October 18, 2015 Report Posted October 18, 2015 I Don't Have An Olympic Torch Yet, I Think I Can Get A Rio 2016 Olympic Torch.
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