Good/Bad Internet and eBay Pin Sellers

[*Meagan*]

OK so I purchased 12 pins from sleepysemporium and received them today. And only one is questionable and its because it has a few dents and snags on it.. and I emailed them today about it. and a weird film on one side.. hard to explain.

Im still confused on how to figure out if it is a scrapper or not?!

I also purchased from sunshinesunwear and the pins were great!

I also purchased from steamboatwillie and waiting to receive the pin!

 

[*Meagan*]

http://www.dizpins.com/pinventory/scrappers.htm

the pins shown on this website.. r they the real pins or the scrappers?

 

[DisneyRunner2009]

The pins shown are pins that have been copied. Therefore, unauthorized versions of that pin exist.

 

[MountNittany]

Has anyone bought from katken2? The hubby has found a pin he wants and I can't find any info about them. Thanks!

There is no info on our thread and I have never bought from them

is there any info on disneyeasypin?

Big lots like that are always suspicious

OK so I purchased 12 pins from sleepysemporium and received them today. And only one is questionable and its because it has a few dents and snags on it.. and I emailed them today about it. and a weird film on one side.. hard to explain.

Im still confused on how to figure out if it is a scrapper or not?!

I also purchased from sunshinesunwear and the pins were great!

I also purchased from steamboatwillie and waiting to receive the pin!

Please check the Signs of Scrappers thread.

The #1 method I use is comparing the official logo on the backstamp to rack pins I bought at WDW. Official pins will have the exact same backstamp (font, proportions, cleanness) except the size. Dents/snags are natural with the wear and tear of a pin, it doesn't mean it's a scrapper.

http://www.dizpins.com/pinventory/scrappers.htm

the pins shown on this website.. r they the real pins or the scrappers?

There are scrapper versions of these pins. Keep in mind there are plenty of official pins as well!

The pins shown are pins that have been copied. Therefore, unauthorized versions of that pin exist.

Also, this is by no means a complete list. EVERY PIN has the possibility of being scrapped.

 

[metz72]

Has anyone purchased pins from 52jcmdisneypins?

 

[MountNittany]

Has anyone purchased pins from 52jcmdisneypins?

nope, sorry

 

[pixiewings71]

Has anyone purchased pins from 52jcmdisneypins?

Not that I can recall. Sorry

 

[jkluttrell]

I just won 3 pins (individually) from sportsfiendny on ebay. I paid for these on July 30 and on August 13 still had not received them. Emailed the seller, she said the package had been sent. 5 days later I still had not heard from the seller or received the package so I opened a case against it. The seller contacts me and said the package was mailed. Then said she had 2 of the same pins that I had bought but not one of them. I got a full refund. If she had duplicates chances are good they were scrappers. I did not receive any pins so I cannot say for sure if they were but the whole thing was just not a good transaction.

 

[LittleFlounder]

Has anyone purchased pins from 52jcmdisneypins?

Yes, I have bought pins from 52jcmdisneypins. Sorry I'm so late responding.

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER! I bought a lot of 50 pins from them back in '08 and every single pin was a scrapper. When I told them they sold me scrappers they said: "I am sorry you are unhappy with your lot of pins, please accept my apologies. I have noticed that the pin quality that I have been trading for have been getting poorer, and I have been finding more and more scrapper pins. I try and catch them before I sell, but I was on vacation and wasn't as vigalent as I normally am."

Sure, sure.. a flat out lie. I asked for a refund of the auction amount, plus shipping(both ways) and I sent the pins back. They agreed. When they filed with ebay to get their charges back they said "both agreed not go through with the auction". and then asked if I could leave positive feedback for them, or none at all.

Because of this scapper incident I had, I am scared to buy pins off ebay at all. There is a small lot of CM lanyard/hidden mickey pins I want right now, but I don't want to buy them in case they are counterfeit.

 

[pixiewings71]

Yes, I have bought pins from 52jcmdisneypins. Sorry I'm so late responding.

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER! I bought a lot of 50 pins from them back in '08 and every single pin was a scrapper. When I told them they sold me scrappers they said: "I am sorry you are unhappy with your lot of pins, please accept my apologies. I have noticed that the pin quality that I have been trading for have been getting poorer, and I have been finding more and more scrapper pins. I try and catch them before I sell, but I was on vacation and wasn't as vigalent as I normally am."

Sure, sure.. a flat out lie. I asked for a refund of the auction amount, plus shipping(both ways) and I sent the pins back. They agreed. When they filed with ebay to get their charges back they said "both agreed not go through with the auction". and then asked if I could leave positive feedback for them, or none at all.

Because of this scapper incident I had, I am scared to buy pins off ebay at all. There is a small lot of CM lanyard/hidden mickey pins I want right now, but I don't want to buy them in case they are counterfeit.[/QUOTE]

Who is the seller?

 

[LittleFlounder]

Who is the seller?

There's a few sellers selling the same pics I want (all figment sets):

pham322
123goinggoinggone
coconut_cutie
2005stream
sstabler
indiana_items

I'm wondering if any of those are safe to buy from. I don't see any of them on the red, green, or yellow lists on the first page of this thread.

 

[metz72]

Yes, I have bought pins from 52jcmdisneypins. Sorry I'm so late responding.

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER! I bought a lot of 50 pins from them back in '08 and every single pin was a scrapper. When I told them they sold me scrappers they said: "I am sorry you are unhappy with your lot of pins, please accept my apologies. I have noticed that the pin quality that I have been trading for have been getting poorer, and I have been finding more and more scrapper pins. I try and catch them before I sell, but I was on vacation and wasn't as vigalent as I normally am."

Sure, sure.. a flat out lie. I asked for a refund of the auction amount, plus shipping(both ways) and I sent the pins back. They agreed. When they filed with ebay to get their charges back they said "both agreed not go through with the auction". and then asked if I could leave positive feedback for them, or none at all.

Because of this scapper incident I had, I am scared to buy pins off ebay at all. There is a small lot of CM lanyard/hidden mickey pins I want right now, but I don't want to buy them in case they are counterfeit.

Thank you for the information. I will be sure not to purchase anything from them.

 

[*Meagan*]

I purchased one pin from seller maydelina1. I won and paid for this item on August 1st.. its August 20th. Still no pin!

Contacted seller a week ago.. they told me to continue to "wait and give it time"
Contacted them again two days ago..still no pin.. told to "wait and give it time" and then I put my foot down and asked "how long will this go on for?" they responded with
" I don't have any reason to play with you or argue over a pin"

Now Im legit mad! Will see what happens!

 

[Broncobilly83]

I purchased one pin from seller maydelina1. I won and paid for this item on August 1st.. its August 20th. Still no pin!

Contacted seller a week ago.. they told me to continue to "wait and give it time"
Contacted them again two days ago..still no pin.. told to "wait and give it time" and then I put my foot down and asked "how long will this go on for?" they responded with
" I don't have any reason to play with you or argue over a pin"

Now Im legit mad! Will see what happens!

If you still do not have it, did you file a dispute with Paypal? They will have to at least provide a tracking or D/C number

 

[*Meagan*]

If you still do not have it, did you file a dispute with Paypal? They will have to at least provide a tracking or D/C number

I did not file a dispute with paypal yet. I have had to do it before and I will do it again! LoL

 

[debranator]

I purchased one pin from seller maydelina1. I won and paid for this item on August 1st.. its August 20th. Still no pin!

Contacted seller a week ago.. they told me to continue to "wait and give it time"
Contacted them again two days ago..still no pin.. told to "wait and give it time" and then I put my foot down and asked "how long will this go on for?" they responded with
" I don't have any reason to play with you or argue over a pin"

Now Im legit mad! Will see what happens!

Tell them..if they do not send you a replacement pin..NOW....you are going to file a claim AND leave them negative feedback.
They will take care of it.
The problems start..when you wait too long....
I kept waiting for a refund on a rip off item..that I sent back...
they waited till it was too late..45 days..and..then told me they were doing nothing...
ebay..said..it was too late.
so...do not play.....you can always retract your negative...if they make it right..
and..I am a powerseller..but..there are too many crooks..on the bay.
but saying that...warning.....
only file a claim...after making sure...they are not taking care of the problem..reason?
ebay has a new system....that downgrades a seller....
just for claims..if they get 2..even if they are unfounded....they get downgraded..for a year.

 

[stephv3]

Help....I just one a lot of 20 pins on ebay and while I was waiting found this thread....now I do not know what to do. The seller was on the red list too! I have not paid yet but am not a regular ebay buyer so am not sure if I can still get out of it or what to do....suggestions????

 

[debranator]

Help....I just one a lot of 20 pins on ebay and while I was waiting found this thread....now I do not know what to do. The seller was on the red list too! I have not paid yet but am not a regular ebay buyer so am not sure if I can still get out of it or what to do....suggestions????

Yes..if you have never backed out of an auction before..you can..without problems.
Or..even easier....sellers do not want buyers who will leave them negative or ruin their dsrs...
not regular sellers by any means.
If you are uncomfortable buying them because of what you have read..or their feedback...
write them..and ..ask that they cancel the auction.
Explain..that if the pins even smell like fakes to you...you will leave them neg. feedback and 1 star on their DSRS....
so..give them the chance to just cancel the auction.
It costs them nothing..so..they will do it.
No seller wants an unhappy buyer...even before the item gets there.

 

[stephv3]

I actually emailed him before I read your reply. Asking if they were legit etc and saying I had read neg about him on the boards. I told him what I wanted which is for my kids to trade in the world bc they never want to trade the ones we buy down there bc they have chosen them. I am also going with 2 1st timers and thought it would be fun for them....this is what he replied.....

"Hello,
My advice is never trade and never buy from ebay. You should only buy from Disney and never trade with a cast member.
Its the only way to be 100% sure.

- dopeyspins"

I replied back asking if that meant his were not legit and if so how we should proceed....waiting to hear. This is so sad....just want the kids to have fun with a little less expense. I need to read this thread more tonight!!!

 

[pixiewings71]

There's a few sellers selling the same pics I want (all figment sets):

pham322
123goinggoinggone
coconut_cutie
2005stream
sstabler
indiana_items

I'm wondering if any of those are safe to buy from. I don't see any of them on the red, green, or yellow lists on the first page of this thread.

Well none of them seem to have the regular red flags that we look for but I've never used any of them personally so it's hard for me to say for sure. Something to look for in this instance is where they are located, if they are close to WDW or DLR then it's easier for them to get pins. I would say buy with caution, check the auctions and the feedback and see what you can find but always remember that FB isn't 100%, some people don't know or care about scrappers.

I actually emailed him before I read your reply. Asking if they were legit etc and saying I had read neg about him on the boards. I told him what I wanted which is for my kids to trade in the world bc they never want to trade the ones we buy down there bc they have chosen them. I am also going with 2 1st timers and thought it would be fun for them....this is what he replied.....

"Hello,
My advice is never trade and never buy from ebay. You should only buy from Disney and never trade with a cast member.
Its the only way to be 100% sure.

- dopeyspins"

I replied back asking if that meant his were not legit and if so how we should proceed....waiting to hear. This is so sad....just want the kids to have fun with a little less expense. I need to read this thread more tonight!!!

Most eBayer's don't know about this board or this thread, if you referenced the seller likely has no idea what you're referring to. Just an fyi. He's not going to tell you if his are legit or not, he will probably just cancel the transaction. Good luck to you!