![]() They are blatant fakes or seconds from the factory and are worthless. I am not trying to scare you, but I would mislead you if I did not make this known to you.Īnother issue is counterfeit or scrapper pins. They will ask you to give them several pins for one of theirs. Some pin trading sharks will try to convince you their pin is valuable. If you get me that pin, I’ll trade with you." You buy the pin they wanted, and they give you a fake pin. For example, you show up with some hidden Mickey’s, and you want a pin from their book, and they say "You have nothing I like. If you’re not familiar with a pin shark, it is somebody who deceives you for their gain. I learned early on that pin sharks were an issue. The indifference to the fakes by some and the willingness to buy them from others.īack in the day, many pin traders sat outside Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante all day and traded pins. This is the reason I got out of pin trading. You should be able to take part in any hobby you want without someone scamming you. Either accept they are fake pins and enjoy yourself or don’t trade. A small percentage of Pin Traders say we all know fakes exist and so you shouldn’t complain. Counterfeit Trading Pins and Pin Sharks are the downside of trading Disney Pins. Disney Pin Trading can be a wonderful hobby. Pin Trading became more popular because of the Disneyland Diamond Celebration. Pin Pics– This is my favorite site for looking up pins.Every day more people start pin trading at Disney.For example, if you want a Limited Edition Pin, it would be hard to trade one that you just bought off the rack.įor more information on Disney Pin Trading please visit these pages, groups, and boards: Take clear photos and do a little bit of research on the pin you have to know the value of the pin. Many times those are scrapper pins and are looked down upon. If you are trading in an online group please make sure you are not trading ones you bought from a bulk order. Ask before touching, and usually no more than two pins at a time. Basically, simple pin trading etiquette applies the same as with Cast Members. The casual traders are the ones you are more likely to have a trade in the park with. The more serious traders are very leery of trading with guests because of all the scrapper pins out there. Then you have the ones that are doing it just for the fun of Disney pin trading. Really serious traders that are all about the authenticity of the pins, they don’t accept scrappers. Simply strike up a conversation with them. They either are wearing a pin lanyard or have a pin book. When trading in the park, it is quite easy to find other Disney pin collectors. These are things I have learned over the years about trading with other guests either online or in the parks. Other than trading pins with Cast Members you will also find that some (not all) guests are open to trading pins. Etiquette for Trading Pins with Other Guests It might be a YCMMV (Your Cast Member May Vary) type of situation. ![]() Last time I went, I was told that they really don’t follow that guideline anymore. These “Showcase” pins are for demonstrations to Guests and are not available for trade.Ĭast members wearing a green lanyard only trade with children under 12 years old. In addition to the 12 pins on Cast lanyards, some Cast Members may wear a “Showcase” pin. You cannot try to buy a pin off a Cast Member’s lanyard. I have never had a Cast Member get upset because I wanted to see something and then not trade.ĭisney name pins cannot be traded and they can’t give you their name tags. If you need to see a pin closer, just ask them. Please don’t touch other people’s pins or lanyards. ![]() If you see that the cast member already has a particular pin, you may not trade that same pin. If you see 2 hidden Mickey Flag pins, you may only receive one of them. You may trade only one pin of the same style with a Cast Member. You may only trade 2 pins per cast member per day. Trade one pin at a time, hand to hand, with the backs attached (unless it is on a board). How to Trade Pins With Disney Cast Members You wouldn’t want a broken, scratched-up pin- so don’t give them to others. At one time Kodak, Coca-Cola, and other companies were affiliated with Disney. Some pins from other companies are also tradable but must represent the company in a way that has a specific Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort affiliation. The main criteria to judge whether a pin is tradable or not is that it must be a metal pin that represents a Disney Event, Location, Character, or Icon. If you are new to pin trading here are some simple Disney Pin Trading etiquette reminders to help make your experience fun! Disney Pin Trading Etiquette What makes a Disney Pin Tradable? It is a fun way to interact with other Disney-loving guests and fun cast members. Pin trading is one of my favorite things to do at Disney.
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