I wouldn't feel right buying one off eBay, but I might be tempted to buy one from the United site. My brother got one and I'd love one too, but even then I don't know if it would feel right. They were part of a very special ceremony; the picture of all the fans, City ones too, holding up their scarves in the minute of silence brought tears to my eyes. I think having them available as just another merchandise item would cheapen the moment a little, that's the sort of thing you just can't recreate, and probably shouldn't try to.
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