Let’s help new pin traders avoid the cheap pins

[EpcotMatt2]

Do you think these pins are authentic? Ebay Auction 200168530252

or these?

Item 280168817156

These auctions look good to me. The first one I recognize just about all of the pins. The second one I recognize about half, but I think that's just because they're newer pins or a newer lanyard series or something that I'm personally not quite familiar with.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Do you think these pins are authentic? Ebay Auction 200168530252

or these?

Item 280168817156

The first auction looks OK - they are mostly rack pins so they are probably fine. The seller also appears to be local to WDW.

I wouldn't bid on the second one because most of those pins have scrappers floating around. The chances of all of them being authentic are very slim.

 

[EpcotMatt2]

The first auction looks OK - they are mostly rack pins so they are probably fine. The seller also appears to be local to WDW.

I wouldn't bid on the second one because most of those pins have scrappers floating around. The chances of all of them being authentic are very slim.

Thanks for following up jackskellingtonsgirl. That's why I love this thread because there are so many different folks in-the-know out here to help out.

 

[Eeyore's Mom]

I just want to say thanks for providing this thread and the great advice. I did make a purchase last week on ebay for my first set of trading pins (after reading this tread ). I was a little nervous but followed the rules here and did pretty well. I just got off of pinpics to check each of the pins I received and am feeling good about it . I did get one scrapper in a lot of 12 put the others are all good with the mickey rubber back and I got them for $24 with shipping. I bought them for my oldest son to trade but I just might have to keep them for my own trading , I can see how this gets pretty crazy

 

[meandtheguys2]

I just want to say thanks for providing this thread and the great advice. I did make a purchase last week on ebay for my first set of trading pins (after reading this tread ). I was a little nervous but followed the rules here and did pretty well. I just got off of pinpics to check each of the pins I received and am feeling good about it . I did get one scrapper in a lot of 12 put the others are all good with the mickey rubber back and I got them for $24 with shipping. I bought them for my oldest son to trade but I just might have to keep them for my own trading , I can see how this gets pretty crazy

Mickey backs aren't really here nor there. All older pins have different backs, so if you are judging one to be a scrapper because of the back, it may very well still be a good pin!

 

[PattiPB]

Can anyone comment on lots from retiredreadingspecialist? This person has several 40 pin lots for about $100 buy it now.

We are casual traders---we trade for what we like, not for future trades or profit. IE---I only trade for villains, my DS9 only wants Pooh, etc.

Any advice/opinions on larger lots appreciated! Thanks

 

[GoofyBaby]

I doubt I will buy pins from eBay again after getting burned with an entire order of scrappers from a seller with 100% positive feedback. I didn't realize until after I had bought the cast lanyard pins that they were not going to be officially released until a few months later. Sure enough, my pins were scrappers - uneven paint, paint smears on a couple of the pins and misspelled words on the back. Very frustrating!

For those looking for a trustworthy source of trader pins, I would like to HIGHLY recommend buying pins from Darlene & Nina at Walt's Basement. They are in the parks often because they live close by. They sell authentic pins for $2.30 apiece and always include cast pins and at least one limited edition pin in your order. Another plus (at least for me) is that all pins have the black rubber mickey backs. The email communication is wonderful (and fast) and they work very hard to make sure their customers are happy. I only buy my traders from them for my Disney trips and I am always pleased. They require a minimum order of 20 pins, but give you free shipping. They even have a message board for any questions you might have. Here is the link to their pin sale page:

 

[EpcotMatt2]

I doubt I will buy pins from eBay again after getting burned with an entire order of scrappers from a seller with 100% positive feedback. I didn't realize until after I had bought the cast lanyard pins that they were not going to be officially released until a few months later. Sure enough, my pins were scrappers - uneven paint, paint smears on a couple of the pins and misspelled words on the back. Very frustrating!

For those looking for a trustworthy source of trader pins, I would like to HIGHLY recommend buying pins from Darlene & Nina at Walt's Basement. They are in the parks often because they live close by. They sell authentic pins for $2.30 apiece and always include cast pins and at least one limited edition pin in your order. Another plus (at least for me) is that all pins have the black rubber mickey backs. The email communication is wonderful (and fast) and they work very hard to make sure their customers are happy. I only buy my traders from them for my Disney trips and I am always pleased. They require a minimum order of 20 pins, but give you free shipping. They even have a message board for any questions you might have. Here is the link to their pin sale page:



Did your seller show the specific pins for sale? I never buy unless the auction is showing the specific pins in the picture.

 

[GoofyBaby]

Did your seller show the specific pins for sale? I never buy unless the auction is showing the specific pins in the picture.

He showed the 4 pins in a picture, but they were not the same pins I received. And it was my fault not not asking him if the pins in the picture he posted would be the exact pins I'd be getting. I learned my lesson! It is very frustrating that we have to deal with scrapper pins. I am just happy I found a reputable seller now and I'll stick with her from now on.

 

[EpcotMatt2]

He showed the 4 pins in a picture, but they were not the same pins I received. And it was my fault not not asking him if the pins in the picture he posted would be the exact pins I'd be getting. I learned my lesson! It is very frustrating that we have to deal with scrapper pins. I am just happy I found a reputable seller now and I'll stick with her from now on.

Hold the bus. Did he say in the listing that the pins pictured were what you were to receive? If so, and they were different, you have a case for refund here.

 

[TeenaS]

The seller that I deal with all the time just put some great pins up for sale on ebay. The seller is MUBUNNY. The pins I've received from him have all been perfect. He has some good trading lots up now that are a great deal for trading and also some singles of hard to find cast lanyard, hidden mickey, limited edition, cast exclusive, etc. He seems to only list pins maybe once a month or so ... I guess after a trip to the parks maybe. Hope this helps someone.

 

[GoofyBaby]

Hold the bus. Did he say in the listing that the pins pictured were what you were to receive? If so, and they were different, you have a case for refund here.

He did not state this in the auction, though I wish he had! At least it was only 4 pins, so it was not an expensive lesson learned. If I ever do decide to buy pins from eBay again (not likely), I know what to do now. Thanks for checking with me though. . .I appreciate it!

 

[buffy0214]

I just wanted to say thanks for the help in getting some good pins on ebay. I had no problem trading any of the pins and we all had so much fun doing it. Definately a new tradition for us

On the way home, however, I saw that my son (4 year old) traded for a Pooh pin. I noticed right away that it wasn't the same quality. I looked on the back and sure enough it said "sedsma" on the back. We only traded with CMs but he still got a sedsma pin (mainly because we didn't have an opportunity to trade with anyone else). Oh well, at least I know what to look out for now.

I also bought a bunch of those locking backs. I put them on our "keepers". A couple of pins came off our lanyard and we were able to get them back but I didn't want to loose any of our favorites.

 

[Astro Orbiter]

Can anyone tell me about bizzybee1 and/or this auction? 260150990697

I've been burned by procrastination - in Sept this pin was in WDW, and now it's gone.

They're selling for less than retail, plus free shipping, and have pages and pages of pins.

Thanks -

 

[BONITATIME]

Can anyone tell me about bizzybee1 and/or this auction? 260150990697
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It looks ok. I would guess they picked them up in an outlet or the have a discount to buy but their feedback is good and the pins they are selling are mostly different.

 

[jziggy]

Can anyone tell me if ebay seller fab5pins sells authentic disney trading pins? I am a newbie. DH and I are taking DD(7) and DD(4) on our first trip to WDW in a few weeks. Are there any other sellers or websites anyone could recommend for buying Disney trading pins?

Thank you,

jziggy

 

[TeenaS]

Can anyone tell me if ebay seller fab5pins sells authentic disney trading pins? I am a newbie. DH and I are taking DD(7) and DD(4) on our first trip to WDW in a few weeks. Are there any other sellers or websites anyone could recommend for buying Disney trading pins?

Thank you,

jziggy

Check out MUBUNNY and if he doesn't have any up now or is just selling singles at the moment, email him and ask him if he is going to list any "lots". Last week he had one lot of 13, one lot of 7 and some 5's and 4's and the ones I've purchased from him have all been aboslutely authentic. He sometimes has lots of 5 or 6 or 7 cuties which are fantastic for trading since they are smaller pins and less to carry around to trade.

 

[jziggy]

Thank you for your help! I will definitely check out this seller.

jziggy

 

[harvardx]

How do I search eBay for MUBUNNY? I tried sellers search. Thanks in advance, Robin

 

[TeenaS]

How do I search eBay for MUBUNNY? I tried sellers search. Thanks in advance, Robin

Go to www.ebay.com.
Then click on "advanced search" over to the right.
Then over on the left hand side of the page, you'll see:
Search
Items
Find Items
Click on "Items by Seller"
Then go to "Enter Seller's User ID" and type in: mubunny
Click on "include completed listings"
Then click on "search"

When the items come up, you can click on "view items with pictures" over in the upper right hand corner to get a better idea of what he is or did sell.

Unfortunately he had a good amount of pin lots that the auctions finished yesterday (11/30). Hopefully he will list more this weekend. If not, send him an email. Click on his name and then on the left it will say

Items for Sale
Add to Favorite Sellers
Contact member

just click on "contact member" and send him an email asking him when he will be listing more "lots" of trading pins.