Let’s help new pin traders avoid the cheap pins

[LovetheMouse4ever]

This thread is amazing. It goes to show that the Spirit of Mickey continues outside of the Magic Kingdom. I need some help determining the authenticity of this e-Bay auction: 250115630110. I think it looks legit, but I have no idea. Nothing like waiting until the end of auction to find this forum. Thanks again for the help.

 

[addicted2dizney]

This thread is amazing. It goes to show that the Spirit of Mickey continues outside of the Magic Kingdom. I need some help determining the authenticity of this e-Bay auction: 250115630110. I think it looks legit, but I have no idea. Nothing like waiting until the end of auction to find this forum. Thanks again for the help.

I just checked it out... Funny I looked at this same auction this afternoon. I think he looks legit. He has good feedback and he also offers a return policy if you are not satisfied. I won an auction a few months ago that the pins were NOT good. I still was able to trade several of them so I got my moneys worth but this auction looks like a quality one. Good Luck

 

[cinderellacm2000]

Hi guys!
I have bought from him many times- his pins are great and I have never had a problem. He also ships them quickly and mounted on cardboard as pictured in the auction. What you see is quite literally what you get. Hope this helps!

 

[LovetheMouse4ever]

Has anyone purchased from dizneypinzzzzzz on eBay? All the "right" stuff is in the description as far as no sedesmas, no propins, no Europins, etc. - but first hand experience and expertise is appreciated. Thanks. Oh, the item number is 200110164471. Just getting started into this already ultra-addictive hobby!!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Has anyone purchased from dizneypinzzzzzz on eBay? All the "right" stuff is in the description as far as no sedesmas, no propins, no Europins, etc. - but first hand experience and expertise is appreciated. Thanks. Oh, the item number is 200110164471. Just getting started into this already ultra-addictive hobby!!

2 things:

He does not say "no scrappers" and he does say that you MAY get SOME of the pins in the picture. I like to know precisely what I am getting. He has been selling a very large amount of pins, which makes me wonder where he gets them. Just my two cents.

 

[LovetheMouse4ever]

Anyone have any luck with maxludlow on eBay? There are quite a few pin listings up for auction listed with this seller. Mentioned is that all the pins are mint on the original cards from the Disney Store. It says they are 100% tradeable at any Disney resort. I didn't know if anyone had an idea. I'm looking at 150122693626. Sorry for so many questions. I appreciate any help.

 

[my3princes]

Anyone have any luck with maxludlow on eBay? There are quite a few pin listings up for auction listed with this seller. Mentioned is that all the pins are mint on the original cards from the Disney Store. It says they are 100% tradeable at any Disney resort. I didn't know if anyone had an idea. I'm looking at 150122693626. Sorry for so many questions. I appreciate any help.

I have bought pins from him. They appear to be mint and were all on DisneyStore cards. They were all good quality. We aren't really pin saavy, but I'm happy with them. We were just looking for pins to trade and that's what we got.

 

[EpcotMatt]

Anyone have any luck with maxludlow on eBay? There are quite a few pin listings up for auction listed with this seller. Mentioned is that all the pins are mint on the original cards from the Disney Store. It says they are 100% tradeable at any Disney resort. I didn't know if anyone had an idea. I'm looking at 150122693626. Sorry for so many questions. I appreciate any help.

I can't tell you about that seller personally. But those pins are all Disney Store pins & are totally legit for trading.

 

[addicted2dizney]

What's the average you like to pay for pins online? I feel it's a victory at anything under $5 each with shipping. For trading.. I like it to be around $4 or less. I'm just curious to see what others think. I just got back from Disney last week and have bought a whole BUNCH of pins this week. Just can't get enough of the mouse!!

 

[LovetheMouse4ever]

I appreciate your help. I will head over to bid. Since I am relatively new to this hobby I'd like to spend about $3 a pin or so. Who doesn't LOVE a bargain? However, I don't want cheap sedesma, Europins, Propins or scrappers. Trying to do my homework so I don't accidently get stung or try to trade junk. With 19 minutes left on the auction, I'll head to eBay to see if I win the auction. THANK YOU ALL for responding to my questions. I'm hooked.

 

[meandtheguys2]

I just started selling some of our pins, and they've all gone for less than $3 a pop. So, I know that there are some great deals out there! Good luck!

 

[EpcotMatt]

What's the average you like to pay for pins online? I feel it's a victory at anything under $5 each with shipping. For trading.. I like it to be around $4 or less. I'm just curious to see what others think. I just got back from Disney last week and have bought a whole BUNCH of pins this week. Just can't get enough of the mouse!!

For average trader pins, about $3 each is about right. If they're too much lower than that, there's probably a reason, the reason being that pin veterans are aware of their "cheapiness" & are staying away.

As far as buying keepers{which is what I assume you were talking about when you mentioned $5}, it all depends on the specific pin. It's based on each pin's particular popularity. A good way to gauge a pin's popularity is to check out PinPics & see how many people want it versus how many people are trading it. The higher that ratio, the higher a price you can expect to pay.

 

[EpcotMatt]

I just started selling some of our pins, and they've all gone for less than $3 a pop. So, I know that there are some great deals out there! Good luck!

Hey Michelle, I just checked out the pins you sold. You were right, those buyers did get some bargains. I attribute those lower sale prices to 2 things. One, the pins you were selling seem to be in large supply right now & readily available so there wasn't a real big market for those specific pins. Two, I'm guessing your low feedback may have kept some buyers away. But keep plugging along. Your feedback will get higher & higher & so will your sale prices.

As far as selling pins, I don't bother selling average pins like the common cast lanyards. It's not worth the time, effort, & fees to post them. I just keep them for future trips. If I don't find pins I want while on vacation, I try to trade for newer cast lanyards or others that stand out or are different in hopes that others will want them. Then, instead of selling my original pin for $3 or less, perhaps I've upgraded by trading that pin & selling the new one for more.

 

[meandtheguys2]

I would disagree. I just had two auctions end, with Cast Member pins that went for $2 a piece. They were absolutely legit. We collected them ourselves.
I think you just have to search the listings, and look for the ones that are overlooked.

While I would personally like to make more on them, I would never pay more than that for them!

If you are going to pay much more than that, I'd search pinpics rather than ebay. There are many rasonable deals there.

 

[meandtheguys2]

Thanks Matt, I feel better! I am working on the feedback numbers, and have actually been throwing in a extra pin to thank people willing to take a risk on a newbie. And we have tons of some of those pins. Some CM's had the need to tell my boys/husband that the stupid rabbit pins were worth a lot...We came home with 19!!! They are so stinking obsessive! We never meant to sell, but we have far too many to enjoy, at this point! They may come by their obsessiveness naturally!

eta: For all that, I must admit that on occasion I get the urge to buy a nice "lot" of pins just to see what I get...That is too fun! And explains why i have so many!

 

[LovetheMouse4ever]

Michelle,
I just added you to my favorite sellers on eBay! Can't wait until you post another pin auction. Knowing that they are legit, I'm willing to bid. I just wish I noticed your other auctions. Next time I'll be ready!
Thanks for you help.

 

[meandtheguys2]

Awww, thank you! It is exciting! My boys have been doing the photos, and are learning a lot! I should get some more up in the next day or so. Good luck, and thanks for making me feel better!

 

[Lilnickyboy]

Can you guys please help me here?​

I was looking on Ebay for some trader pins and want to know if these look like valid, tradeable pins.​

NOTE: I dont really care if thesepins aren't the greatest, just want to make sure they're tradeable.​

Here is the item number: 200109346511​

Can you please chek this out for me?​

Also, do any of you have a good seller you could recommend to me? I've been looking on Ebay for some deals, but need some advice.​

Thanxxxx​

 

[queenarmadillo]

Has anyone previously dealt with "Miami Disney Pins" on ebay? They have good feedback, and Im considering them cos they ship to the UK for a reasonable price, but I am a bit concerned that they seem to sell a lot of the same thing, and I know people have had problems before buying hidden mickey series pins from ebay. Thanks for any help.

 

[addicted2dizney]

Can you guys please help me here?​

I was looking on Ebay for some trader pins and want to know if these look like valid, tradeable pins.​

NOTE: I dont really care if thesepins aren't the greatest, just want to make sure they're tradeable.​

Here is the item number: 200109346511​

Can you please chek this out for me?​

Also, do any of you have a good seller you could recommend to me? I've been looking on Ebay for some deals, but need some advice.​

Thanxxxx​

Hi, I just checked out the auction. I would stay away from it. Reading some of the feedback there seems to be some pins in the pin lots that are not official disney pins. I had a similar experience a few months ago. Although the pins were cheap enough and most of them I was able to trade. (while holding my breath!). It was not worth the stress over it. Usually if the pins are that cheap, there's a catch. Keep looking.. stay away from pins that are not all enamel or have the shiny enamel coating on them. It seems like some of them in this lot are like that. Also stay away from ones from Europe. (that's where I got my bad batch) Best of luck to you!