Fake Pins?

[abidale]

So I've heard that fake pins are all over the place when pin trading and that you're more likely to get a fake one than a real one! So how can you tell if one is real and fake? Can the Cast Members tell/do they do anything about it? Thanks!

 

[dns2751]

A castmember on the Disney Cruise told us that you tell by holding a magnet to the pin. A true Disney pin should not be attracted to the magnet. I tried it on my pin board and I have a couple of pins that were attracted to the magnet, but most were not.

 

[abidale]

A castmember on the Disney Cruise told us that you tell by holding a magnet to the pin. A true Disney pin should not be attracted to the magnet. I tried it on my pin board and I have a couple of pins that were attracted to the magnet, but most were not.

Oh wow that's neat! Thanks so much I will definitely use that when I pin trade!

 

[Cinderella8]

Well, real pins should have the copyright symbol (a c in a circle) and Disney. I've never come across any fake pins, but now I'll keep my eyes out!

 

[The Villianess]

OMG they have fake pins made???????? Didn't know that.

 

[Silvermist20]

OMG they have fake pins made???????? Didn't know that.

Yeah, they do. One of the pins I have I'm not sure if it's fake or real. I will edit this post after I stick a magnet to it. EDIT: It's real! Phew, now I don't have to worry anymore.

 

[abidale]

OMG they have fake pins made???????? Didn't know that.

Yeah, other companies copy pins illegally and sell them for super cheap! like on eBay and stuff