Pin Trading - Links and Reader Tips
Related Links
- Pin Trading Section of our Discussion Boards
- Disneyland Pin Trading FAQ (from Disney Characters and Stuff)
- WDW Pin Trading Guide (from the Walt Disney World Information Guide)
- Disneyland Pin Releases (from LaughingPlace.com)
- Dizpins.com
General pin information and an active discussion board - Disney Pin
Pics
Lots of pin pictures and the ability to keep a database of your pins.
Reader Comments
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I have been collecting since 2000. Since I am only 13, I have picked up less than many adults do. Some people pick up 50-60 pins. I only have about 80 in my whole collection. Somewhere on Disney property you will find a pin bag or vest. Buy one when you get over one lanyard of pins. I recommend a bag, though. This is because you get too hot in the summer weather all year round. Sure, it is hard to log around but listen to the tip coming in a minuite. when you have a vest you must take prope care of it. Take all the pins off AT LEAST once a week when you are at Disney property. Wash it as a regular vest. II would suggest a bag though, if you can find one. They are hidden in resorts or stores that you wouldn't guess that pin bags would be in. to hold your bag without losing it, put a "velcrow-less" lanyard attached to both zipper things and put it around your neck. If you cannot find one, sew a LOT of string into a regular lanyard. When you are away from Disney property, check your local disney store to see if they have once a week pin trading. I go to it once a week. I am getting a sponsored pin meet for pittsburgh. www.dizneypins.com sponsors pin meets. They give free lanyards, pins(some that Walt Disney Company makes for them), and prizes. We are having it sponsored next month. Lastly, don't just collect disney pins for their value, it takes all the fun out of it. Collect the charectars that you like and the ones that look appealing to you!! I first had the chance to trade pins in Feb. and what fun. I had brought with me 50 pins to trade and wasn't disappointed. I made some good trades for both of us and brought home some nice ones. Plus I made new friends that we will meet at the 'World' in the middle of August. At WDW there are "pin trading seminars" with times listed at the pin carts at all the parks and DD Marketplace. That is usually when you will find the r-e-a-l-l-y serious traders around. They may or may not have lanyards but they do have books/pincases or knapsacks with their pins. (I was overwhelmed by what some of these folks have.) Most don't mind if you ask to see what they have even if you don't have a pin that they are willing to trade for. I met some very nice folks and we just talked pins and what they collect etc. Some of the s-e-r-i-o-u-s traders won't talk to you unless you are very serious too, with what they consider "valuable" pins to trade. Don't be caught by lines like "I saw it for $XYZ on an auction site". (Some people will pay unreal amounts of money for things just because it is online.) Go and trade for what you like-favorite character, favorite ride, pins from another park etc. I made a few trades but I have always collected WDW pins because I found it a good remembrance of a particular ride, trip or year. I have a few suggestions based on my experiences. Another excellent pin site is: http://www.pinpics.com Note: Information in reader comments is sometimes based on rumors or incorrect information and should not be assumed true. Reader comments do not necessarily reflect the opinion of LaughingPlace.com or its editors.
-- supaman642 (6/19/2002)
I also took a handful with me to DL in June for trading and that was fun. Ended up buying way more that I had wanted but it was fun. Also bought the DL Pin case that has the Fab 5 sewn on the front. A really nice case for travel.
Looking forward to our trip in August now.
A hint for newer traders: look for good pins at a good price and buy at least one extra if you have a trip to the park coming up. Use to trade with CM's or other traders.
-- kseckel (8/3/2000)
-- NancyDVC (3/28/2000)
For those just starting out, it's important to be familiar with the types of pins you will want to trade for. This sounds obvious, but that way, you will be able to quickly glance over people's lanyards to see if they have what you want.
Never settle for something you don't want just to make a trade. You'll be sorry later.
Never trade something good to a Cast Member's lanyard! If you see something you want, trade the lowest value pin you have or buy a $6 pin to trade for it.
If someone is creeping you out by oggling your lanyard, insisting that you trade with them, or just being rude, leave the area immediately. All of these things have happened to me.
Don't feel rushed to trade your pins all at once. Keep your lanyard on no matter where you are in the park.
Remember that pin trading is supposed to be fun!
-- Rachel (3/28/2000)
Besides having pictures of over 1000 pins, you can also set up a database of your pins.
[Ed Note: Thanks, hopemax. We've now added that to the list above.]
-- hopemax (3/28/2000)
-- Guide and photogrpahs by Kim Petersen. (Original version by John Frost.)
-- Originally posted March 28, 2000
-- Last Updated (except reader comments) June 20, 2001
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