Welcome to the Olympic Sponsor Collectors Website
Welcome to a new concept
It’s been a thought in the back of my mind for a long time, but with the fact that now I am “semi-retired,” I can hopefully begin to pursue this idea. As I begin to put this website together, please feel free to contact me, as though I am new to this, I feel there’s a niche out there for this kind of site. Thank you all in advance for your patience and understanding as I begin to grow this site.
Ed Schneider
Gravsellr@aol.com
Olympin Collectors Club
2024 Collectors Festival
November 7-10, 2024
Marriott Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center
The yearly Olympin Collectors' Memorabilia Festival is set to take place at the Marriott Atlanta Buckhead Hotel and Conference Center, located at 3405 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326. The event is scheduled for November 7-10, 2024, and will kick off with a welcome reception on Thursday evening.
The event will showcase collectors from across the region and will be punctuated by a Silent Auction and Banquet on Saturday evening.
This event is often one of the largest collector gatherings in North America and is considered a "MUST DO" for enthusiasts, especially with many collectors arriving fresh from the games in Paris.
Use this link for additional information: https://olympinshow.org/
Now that the Paris 2024 Games have wrapped up, it's time to tie up the loose ends and look forward to the excitement of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Games, as well as the upcoming events in the world of Olympic collecting.
The Paris games have concluded with a spectacular ceremony, and while many of us are back home, curating our collections, others are still wrapping up or dismantling the beloved pin trading center that became a highlight of our time at the games. A heartfelt "merci beaucoup" goes out to all those behind the House of French and Olympic Collectors. Your dedication over this brief period has truly enriched the experience for collectors, both seasoned and newcomers alike.
Now for the challenging aspect. If after curating your collections, I would request that images of any sponsor pins not featured on the site, regardless of their authenticity be forwarded at your convenience. Also, if you possess surplus pins at a minimal cost (five to eight US dollars), I’ll be happy to take them and photograph them myself. This would be of great assistance as well as they are needed for updating the website and the authenticity project. Your support and assistance in this endeavor are invaluable. Should you have any inquiries, do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Moving forward, we will maintain a comprehensive list of forthcoming events within the collector's community and share them here. We invite you to reach out with any event announcements for shows globally, as our platform now garners attention from 30 distinct countries.
In conclusion, the project extends beyond the conclusion of these games. We will soon commence the process of retrospectively collecting sponsor pins from previous games to catalog them here. Our goal is to establish a comprehensive database of sponsor pins and to keep our followers informed with the latest news and events for collectors.
Your help is very truly appreciated, and with optimism, we can look forward to even greater achievements for the site in the future.
8/10/2024
Apologies for the delayed updates, but returning home has presented several challenges. Initially, my desktop computer failed, which I have managed to get back from the repair shop, and now the outflow pipe in my 102-year-old house has burst.
Nonetheless, the website update is underway, with only seven pins remaining on the desktop site. New pins have been added to the database as well. I regret the delay in updates. Nonetheless, the website update is underway, with just seven pins remaining on the desktop site. New pins have been added to the database, and space has been allocated for future additions. Scroll down to view the new sponsor pins. Furthermore, my printer is operational again, allowing for the prompt correction of the phone link soon.
I truly appreciate everyone's patience and support, and I am fully committed to completing the updates as swiftly as possible…
We’re finally back and YES we’re in Paris
On the News and Information page, you’ll find a review of the Alibaba Pavillion on the Champs-Elysees, interesting reading, and a follow-up will be coming as well.
More Big News
BIG NEWS
We now have our own pin, ready for the games in Paris.
We intend to actively trade them during our time at the games.
If there are any left over after the games, we will make them available for purchase AT COST plus postage, in keeping with our core belief to make pins available to all collectors.
Important update: The Mobile 2024 Paris Pins Page is currently undergoing a revamp.
It appears that the alphabetical arrangement of pins on the main page did not carry over to the mobile site. Your patience is appreciated as we address this issue.
The link listed below will take you to the Paris 2024 Official Website for all the information about the trading site, hope to see you all there
Map of the Venues and Cultural Events - Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (olympics.com)
Updates:
Once again, it's been a whirlwind of activity: preparing for the Bermuda cruise (which was fantastic, by the way), handling busy periods at work, arranging things for my absence during the games, and organizing the room where I display my collection in anticipation of a visit from the local NBC affiliate for a story—likely to be broadcast while I'm in Paris. Currently, I'm compiling a new blog post as I'm always on the lookout for new pins to add to the website. Many of you are familiar with my stance on collecting, and for those who aren't, it's an issue that persistently bothers me, and I feel compelled to express it (or perhaps 'venting' is more apt). Some may agree, others may not, but these are sentiments I've harbored for years.
Exciting news! We're currently transitioning our Sponsor Exhibition sites to a fresh page, a new Events page – a step in our journey of mastering site programming. In this wave of updates, we've already introduced a new site to the roster today. Get ready for a spectacular bash as Air France is set to host a grand celebration at the Palais De Tokyo. This move to a new page also means we can now include a map link and a direct link to this special event. Stay tuned for more!
Exciting updates to share! Firstly, we've settled on a logo. It's simple for now and likely to evolve, but it's a great beginning. Secondly, we've secured details on three new sponsor exhibition sites, all conveniently situated at Champions Plaza. At the moment, the details are preliminary, but stay tuned for more comprehensive updates soon! All of this information is noted on the New Events Page.
New pins have been added to the Sponsor Pins page. They were shared with me under the condition that they be made available exclusively here, as they are intended to be a "sneak peek". You're invited to view them; some are quite stunning.
We now have some limited information on Sponsor Sites that have no known location as of yet on the NEWS & INFORMATION page. Two of them confirmed as areas that can be visited by the general public, the others for corporate guests only, but could become good trading sites if within the area. As I’m able to get more access to information, will pass it along here.
We’ve taken the initiative to place a “News & Information” page on the site. For those that visit, if you work for or have connections to an Olympic Sponsor Company, and you can access e-mails, catalogs, etc. please feel free to share. Hopefully, this will continue to help this aspect of the hobby to grow.
Villette Makerz
PLEASE NOTE:
We welcome and encourage any and all submissions to this website, for the betterment of the hobby. Please make sure that these are not taken from other sites, (E-Bay, etc.), as not only does this cause infringement issues, but also could lead to site being shut down due to other factors.
Thank You.
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