Good/Bad Internet and eBay Pin Sellers

[Mouse14]

please add ygpins to the do not buy from list.... just received obviously fake pins from him

 

[debranator]

I'm new to the disboards and looking to start collecting pins for our first disney trip in May.

I've searched this thread but can't find any information about coconut_cutie...she's selling a couple Toy Story pins that my son would love. Another seller is krazzykeely - she also has Toy Story ones...

any insight would be awesome!

Thanks

i checked coconut cutie for you..and.I believe i commented on her earlier in this thread.
in her neutral feedback...2 buyers said that she sent them fakes...and lots of doubles..a pretty sure sign of fakes...
and..she is nasty in her remarks to feedback.

 

[pixiewings71]

Just bumping this up...it's falling down down down....lol

 

[kelleigh1]

I actually sold one last week, finally. Although I didn't really make anything on it after shipping and fees. Oh well.

Now I'm going to start looking at trading them instead, sicne I have so many duplicates of the Visa cardholder pins.

 

[pixiedustmomma]

I am glad I found this thread. I found it a little late because I have already bought pins off ebay. The seller is mure. I bought the Heart Princess hidden Mickey set and then four different Princesses in glitter gowns. I was not able to find a picture of these on dizpins to see if they are fake or not. I am hoping they are not. The hidden Mickey ones have 2010 on the back and the glitter dress ones have 2008 on the back of them.

I just checked the sellers site and they are not currently selling any items right now.

Thank you for this thread! I will be on my guard from now on.

 

[ambertides]

Just home today - if the OP would add themuchnessofdisney (and/or when the new thread is started add there) to the good sellers list, that would be awesome. I checked the racks at the resort gift shop (CBR) when we picked up our mugs, and the numbers match, the sizes match, and look, even the price stickers from Disneyland match! Crazy, huh?

Colors were consistently inconsistent with sets like these across the shops. :/

I traded them with no reservations.

 

[SnDMommy]

Just home today - if the OP would add themuchnessofdisney (and/or when the new thread is started add there) to the good sellers list, that would be awesome. I checked the racks at the resort gift shop (CBR) when we picked up our mugs, and the numbers match, the sizes match, and look, even the price stickers from Disneyland match! Crazy, huh?

Colors were consistently inconsistent with sets like these across the shops. :/

I traded them with no reservations.

I keep thinking about this seller and what she said about her secret being "gifts cards". I can't figure out what that could mean, unless she's somehow stealing card numbers?

 

[kimk2230]

Anyone know anything about a seller jeffreyyoung.He had good feedback and no negative.

Looking to buy some pins for our first trip to disney. We are going in May and wanted to get my kids a lanyard and some pins to surprise them.

Does anyone know if the disney store has more pins than the ones on their website. We have a store about a hour away from me that I might check out.

Thanks

 

[carebee21]

Anyone know anything about a seller jeffreyyoung.He had good feedback and no negative.

Looking to buy some pins for our first trip to disney. We are going in May and wanted to get my kids a lanyard and some pins to surprise them.

Does anyone know if the disney store has more pins than the ones on their website. We have a store about a hour away from me that I might check out.

Thanks

Although he doesn't have pics of the pins you're going to receive, I'd confidently say they're going to be scrappers. You can't sell real pins at that price over and over and over again.

 

[SnDMommy]

Anyone know anything about a seller jeffreyyoung.He had good feedback and no negative.

Looking to buy some pins for our first trip to disney. We are going in May and wanted to get my kids a lanyard and some pins to surprise them.

Does anyone know if the disney store has more pins than the ones on their website. We have a store about a hour away from me that I might check out.

Thanks

Just my opinion so take it for what it's worth. My guess would be that most of the people who buy from him don't know the difference between a fake/scrapper pin, and therefore with "good prices" and fast shipping, it's easy to get high feedback rating. Someone selling that many pins in bulk for that price can't be selling legit pins. If going to the store an hour away isn't that much trouble, then I would just head up there and see what kinds of prices you can get. At least you'll know for sure what you're getting.

 

[kimk2230]

Thanks everyone.

 

[ambertides]

I keep thinking about this seller and what she said about her secret being "gifts cards". I can't figure out what that could mean, unless she's somehow stealing card numbers?

I think she's using some sort of reward points to get gift cards. That was my first thought. I get a lot of "free" gift cards that way myself.

 

[alizesmom]

Sooooooo, it's a crapshoot whether or not you get a real pin from ebay, right?
I could use a lot more hints of what to look for though I've gotten good ones from the big "D". I know to avoid pins selling at an extremely low price, I know to avoid someone who can't explain where he gets his pins. I also know to avoid pins that everyone seems to be selling.

What about pins that only one or two people are selling? Pins that promise the one in the picture is the one you get? Pins that come on the WDW/DL cards? Pins that actually have correct SKU numbers on them?

I look to see if sellers say the pin is authentic but is that enough? It's rare to find that anyway. I check against pinpics but that's not a lot of help since they can't monitor all pins that have been scrapped.

It would be great if we could get on concise thread going on pins that are being sold as scrappers, the type of pin that tends to be copied or made/sold illegally and specific things to watch for.

Maybe also some hints for leaving feedback on pins that are scrappers. I have found all of this information but scattered around in diverse areas.

 

[debranator]

I think she's using some sort of reward points to get gift cards. That was my first thought. I get a lot of "free" gift cards that way myself.

No..that cannot be it..
those cards are not free...you use your hard earned points to get them.
She has WAY too much inventory for that..
there are 2 legal..
though........ shady
ways of getting gift cards....
but, even if you assume that is what she did,
her prices are still too low for that.

 

[debranator]

Sooooooo, it's a crapshoot whether or not you get a real pin from ebay, right?
I could use a lot more hints of what to look for though I've gotten good ones from the big "D". I know to avoid pins selling at an extremely low price, I know to avoid someone who can't explain where he gets his pins. I also know to avoid pins that everyone seems to be selling.

What about pins that only one or two people are selling? Pins that promise the one in the picture is the one you get? Pins that come on the WDW/DL cards? Pins that actually have correct SKU numbers on them?

I look to see if sellers say the pin is authentic but is that enough? It's rare to find that anyway. I check against pinpics but that's not a lot of help since they can't monitor all pins that have been scrapped.

It would be great if we could get on concise thread going on pins that are being sold as scrappers, the type of pin that tends to be copied or made/sold illegally and specific things to watch for.

Maybe also some hints for leaving feedback on pins that are scrappers. I have found all of this information but scattered around in diverse areas.

Girl,
me thinks you worry too much...

I have NEVER received ....
a fake LE or high end pin..through ebay yet.
most scrappers are the cheap ones..the hidden mickey and cast lanyard pins.
Just pay attention to where they come from...
try to stick with folks in the us...
and...
most important..
see if the seller communicates BEFORE you buy.
DO NOT ask lots of scrapper questions to a higher end pin seller...
Why?
Because a smart one will block you..
thinking..you are one of those that sees a fake pin behind every bush and that you could destroy their feedback.
But,ask them where they got it....
and..just read your responses...
If a seller responds with.."we"..be a little careful..
I do not buy from those..that cannot say.."I"...
as...
if there is a concern..it is always the "we" part.that messed up..
and not them.
A good answer from a seller..
would be something like:
I bought them in.....wherever...
or...I live near the park....
or...I had these lying around the house...
a bad one..
is a stock answer.

 

[alizesmom]

Girl,
me thinks you worry too much...

Didn't I mention my middle name is Paranoid?????????

 

[debranator]

Didn't I mention my middle name is Paranoid?????????

I forgot that.....
anyways....you call me..
it would take to much work to write it out..
but,I will show you how I try and avoid crooked sellers.
Although..big announcement today from ebay..
seems they are getting even more money grubbing..
they are now going to charge FVF..on shipping...
which translates to...all shipping costs...will rise,.

 

[DirtyDiana]

I will also say I have good experiences with totaljohn. Very pleased.

Does anyone have any experience with the ebay seller tennpins? They have 99.2% positive feedback, but also have tons of neutral/negative feedback about not sending pins and sending nasty emails. So I'm a little hesitant to buy from that user..

 

[debranator]

I will also say I have good experiences with totaljohn. Very pleased.

Does anyone have any experience with the ebay seller tennpins? They have 99.2% positive feedback, but also have tons of neutral/negative feedback about not sending pins and sending nasty emails. So I'm a little hesitant to buy from that user..

I agree..I have bought from totaljohn also..
no problems...
as for tennpins..
I recall buying from them last year perhaps..
and..I do not recall a problem.
BUT...
When i went to get something from them last month...
I read their feedback...
and ..would NEVER buy from them now.
yes..you could get lucky like i once did..and have a decent transaction.
but,
after seeing the way he talks to buyers..
and..all the folks that never got their stuff,
why..take that chance?

 

[Marshay]

Thanks for this thread!

My DD wants to start pin trading for our May trip. I will go through the GREEN buyers on here. Thanks for providing!