Last year's rings were so cheap and cheesie looking. I would never put on such a crackerjack ring. Seems like they are getting cheaper looking every year.

I've only worn one of my 300 rings.  I was fortunate enough to bowl a 300 game on my Father's birthday back in 1987, and he was there to see it.  He died in 1989, and as a tribute to him, I wore the ring every day for a year.

  What a tribute. That's neat....!

I've built a shadow box/egg crate type display that I put the rings in.

It takes less room than the plaques do.

If you arent going to wear them then why get them?  If you get a ring, wear it.  If not, then get a plaque.

Rings take up less space than a plaque does.

If you arent going to wear them then why get them?  If you get a ring, wear it.  If not, then get a plaque.

On this note, after a certain point, why continue to collect USBC honor score trinkets at all? How many rings, watches, and plaques do you collect before they simply become another item to store in a box?
 
For my last 800 and last two 300s, I checked the donation box on the submission form. I've been contributing to 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure', but there are other options available.
 
Just be aware that you do have choices.

Never worn them, never will. It is an accomplishment for many, but in this day and time it isn't what it was by any means. I like the ring more then the plaque, but they will end up in the same place. A small display in my office/spare bedroom where I keep my bowling gear.

I got an 11 in a row in a summer league 2 years ago that looked like it cost more in shipping then in production. It was a sticker attached to a thin 6"x8" piece of balsa wood that was maybe 1/4" thick. I figured at that rate, next time if you shoot anything you would get an email congrats along with a small post on their facebook page or something. Maybe a coupon to Benningans or a pack of gum.

I think the only bowling rings I ever wore were my first 300/800 from when I was in the junior leagues, back then there was some prestige involved in them.  I've given some away to family in the past as well.  The rest of them I have in a curio cabinet with the rest of my bowling stuff.

Our local USBC has far better upper tier awards.  For any series over 825 you receive a nice crystal award and for high series in the state for the year you receive a nice crystal pin.