Poppys

[Morba]

Like me, not for any reason can just never find the things.

funny you should say that, we found some war vets this afternoon, but my wife was saying earlier in the week that should hadnt seen anyone and neither had i!

i generally just empty my change, which is normally gold and silver as i put my copper in a pot at home!

 

[redzep]

The first time each year I see a poppy seller I simply donate the cash content of my wallet at that moment, least I can do.

 

[pdw8]

There is a large mobile RBL trailer/stand in front of St Pauls Cathedral at the moment, I popped £1 in the tin yesterday morning but will put a few more in later as the kids want some.

Incidently, I am proud to wear my poppy but do it out of choice. Everyone on TV seems to wear one and it seems to be part of the uniform at the moment. Anyone else noticed that?

 

[georges]

Is there any way to find out how much money gets to WWI and WWII veterans? And how much goes to veterans of Falklands, Iraq and other stuff?

I'm going to go out on limb and say only a very small proportion goes to WWI veterans.

 

[Fraggr]

I'm going to go out on limb and say only a very small proportion goes to WWI veterans.

I think I read a story the other day that said the last one had just died.

I usually give a couple of pounds.

edit: quick wiki says there are still 3 left in the UK.

 

[vincent1989]

ahh, finally got my poppy from a nice young () lady at work last night...£3.68, very reasonable

 

[iCraig]

5p? You basically gave them gutter change.

Should be a couple of quid at least. The poppy may only be worth a few fence, but it's the gesture isn't it?

 

[Liverpool-Lad]

5p was ever so slightly mean. Usually a quid for me.

 

[Tefal]

Its a shame how many people who dont wear them or even donate.

I bought one but i don't wear it

gave a quid, guy looked like a vet and also someone you'd really like as a granddad

 

[Tefal]

I think I read a story the other day that said the last one had just died.

I usually give a couple of pounds.

edit: quick wiki says there are still 3 left in the UK.

And I'm pretty sure they all work for fhm as centurions, (agony aunts, but kick ass)

Said in the free one i got at freshers week

 

[Mad old tory]

Put about £1.30 in today, would have put £2 in but didn't have enough change on me. Will probably pop a bit more in later in the week.

 

[pitchfork]

I put a pound in.

 

[uber soldat]

How much should you pay? i.e. how much do they cost to make, so i know how much the minimum is!

I bought one today and i payed 5p! Should i put more in the coin thing?

OMG that is scandalous I paid a tenner, and thats nothing when you think about how many people died or were seriously crippled in WW2 and other wars

 

[killsta]

I paid 41p for a poppy as it's all I had and I wanted one for my uniform.

Need to go and put in a couple more quid when I have the change!

 

[sniffy]

I bought one today and i payed 5p! Should i put more in the coin thing?

Yes, yes you should

 

[fail at the internets]

I paid £7 for one today, would've paid £10 but spent £3 on McDonald's breakfast

 

[2blue4u]

5p! Disgraceful.

How about 10% of your typical monthly beer budget?

 

[_PD_]

I put real money in - the stuff you can fold. I wouldn't like to see less than £1 go in from anyone.
I'm currently serving though, so it's a big thing for me... I normally get through about 4/5 each year, too! They always get bent.

 

[PureAppleJuice]

Stuck in 2 quid the other day for my poppy.

 

[Freefaller]

I put in all the change I had in my pocket this year (a few quid).