pin question

[Vickie46]

Hi

I am a new pin trader.. I would like to get my almost 4 yr old into pin trading on our trip coming up.. I am so confused to see all the info.. what happens if we get sedesma pins or propins.. how do I know if its a real Disney pin...

Where can I get reasonable price pins like just a few for her to trade while I am there..

thanks for any info.

 

[Vickie46]

anyone??????????????

 

[Figment2]

Depends on what you think of as reasonable. Try DisneyDirect.com. Maybe buy a pin set on sale and use the individual pins. You can do this as long as they are not part of a group like 4 pins spelling out 2005.

Cyn

 

[willis37862]

I have been checking ebay. They usually say if they are stamped disney. You can always email them and ask before you bid on them.

 

[Prissymouse]

Pin trading is great for kids, and adults too!!! I started for my son when he was two, (almost eight now.)

Do you have a pin trading lanyard yet? They are sold as sets with pins to trade and pins to keep, or as just a lanyard. Most children enjoy wearing them to display their pins.

You can order the lanyard, and ,or pins through Disney (regular price) or you can try ebay. I have purchased quite a few this way, and can recommend some honest, reliable sellers if you are interested.

Dizpins is a great website all about the magic of pin trading. (www.dizpins.com)

I hope this helps, if you need more specifics just ask!!!

Good Luck

Jeannine

 

[Obi-Wan Pinobi]

Sedesma and Propins are Disney-authorized and tradable. Thing is, they're also pretty common and many of the lanyards have them.

I agree with willis. If there's any question in your mind about the pins in the auction, e-mail the seller and ask questions. If they don't list the Pinpics numbers in the auction description, ask about that as well.

Also, check the seller's feedback. Toolhaus.org is a great site that will search out a seller's negatives and neutrals so you can see them all together and see if there's any sort of pattern to their negs/neutrals.

Rack price at WDW starts at $6.50, IIRC. Sales at the outlets is about half that, so if you can get pins for $2-$3 per pin that's a good deal.