Re: [RC] Western States Buckle Purchase??? - Barbara McCrary
I have three Tevis buckles....one of the
original weight sterling silver, one of the reduced weight sterling silver
(somewhat thinner) and one of German silver. There is absolutely no
comparison with the original weight sterling. If you want the REAL thing,
go for that.
There are many riders who ride the ride year
after year, and can only wear one buckle at a time. So, they have the option
of the lesser entry fee, and they will get a certificate of completion. If you
do ride and complete, and did not pay the entry fee for the buckle, you can
then purchase it later for a bit more money, than if you had signed up to get
it when you first entered.
If you WANT a buckle, then pay the full fee up
front. I look at it like this. If you decide to save money on the entry fee,
and enter for a certificate only, but really want a buckle, then you have
already set your mind up that you might not make it through the ride. And you
need to have your mind focused that you WILL finish.
I have my first buckle from last year, and
upgraded to the sterling buckle, instead of the German Silver one. Bruce, I
suggest you do that too this year after you get yours. They really are a
bit prettier. Then, engrave your name, and your horses name, and the year on
the back. So when your family sells your stuff many, many years from now at
some yard sale, and it ends up on ebay, at least folks who bid on it, will
know who won it. <wink>
Jonni (hoping for buckle number 2 this
year. Like potato chips, I can't stop at just
one)
