Shark Bait

[wvrevy]

After the talk we had of the blond-haired shark in DTD, I decided I would prepare a lanyard for the August trip just to serve as a diversion and taunting device for these particular people. So, what'd'ya think ? Would this be enough to get the sharks into a feeding frenzy, just so I can tell 'em that I'm not interested ?

PS...In fact, all of these really are tradeable, with two exceptions. The pin on the left showing the tree of life is a first anniversary AK pin, and my DW would probably skin me alive if I traded it The other "non-tradeable" is the WDW PTP, 'cause we had to hunt so friggin' hard to find one

So, what do you guys think ? Good idea or not ?

 

[Brisully]

I would love to see that!!! Maybe even videotape it!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

Don't say you're "not interested" in trading with them.

You have to look over their pins and then say with utmost disdain, "There's nothing here worth trading for."

Of course, I still like my suggestion too.

We set up some fake trades among DIS members, where we "trade" Mickey for Presidents and Jail Scenes for rack pins. But when our little friends tries to hone in on the action, we brush her off.

 

[Brisully]

I am so in on that!!!!

 

[wvrevy]

LOL...I'm up for that Robyn...

"What's that ? You want my LE 1000 CM Cruise Line Compass Pin ? For your Roger Rabbit pin from the Disney Store? SURE ! Wow, I can't believe I was lucky enough to find one of those !"

Sound like a plan ?

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

We need a few more "players" and then we got a game!

Can we trade spinners for Millenium 101 pins?

 

[RweTHEREyet]

Anybody have access to a "Pin Cam" . Pin with mini video camera to record their faces as they scope out the lanyards? Those pictures would be worth a million dollars.

 

[Mandy aka Minnie]

What a GREAT idea!!! I would love to see this! After you guys have made your 'wonderful' trades, you should run over to another DISer and 'brag' about your trades... While jumping up and down, of course!

"Look at this great Roger Rabbit Pin!!!"

 

[Figgy]

I wanna Play I wanna Play!!!!!!!! HEHE We could stand there and offer a really nice pin first and have the other say ummmmm No, I already have that one then they point to some rack pin and say but your know I don't have that one how about that...HEHE They would just die... We couldn't do it to many times though or they might catch on...

Have to ask you though what is the pin in the lower left? You know you are only the second person i have seen that has that special activities pin... That was one of my first trades and still one of my favs..... HEHE inkbounc

 

[Dar20]

That looks like the Guest Service Fanatic 25 pin, Figgy. I think that was an MGM pin given to CM's who had 25 Guest Service Fanatic cards, right? Something like that.

Dar

 

[wvrevy]

Yep, Dar's got it right From what I understand, the 25/50/75 pins are awarded to CM's when they get 25/50/75 good comment cards from guests. There is also a new 100 Guest Service Fanatic pin, and that is limited only to MGM, but I'm not sure if the others are or not.

 

[Deb T.]

Oh how I wish I could jump in on those "trades" too!! I've had several unpleasant shark encounters, so this would be too much fun!!

Other than the usual bad trades, I had one incident about a year ago that took away a lot of the fun of pin trading for me. I was at EPCOT at night with my son, wearing my lanyard, when out of nowhere a man walked up to me, shined a flashlight up and down my lanyard, then mumbled something like "hrrupmf" and walked away! He never even looked at my face!!! I felt totally violated. Ever since then, I won't wear a lanyard unless I feel safe, like at a DIS meet. It's too bad, really, because I know I'm missing out on a lot of trading opportunities. But I just can't bring myself to take a chance on being in that kind of situation again.

So, go forth good friends, and "trade" away! heehee Even without a Pin-Cam, I can imagine the looks on the sharks faces! Ahhhh, sweet satisfaction!

 

[shoes99]

When DH goes to DTD to the Wonderful World of Disney, I won't even go in the trading room with him. I just sit on the floor in the next room and rest and keep my pinbag in my backpack out of sight...Once i forgot to take off my lanyand and some of the people actually leaned down to look at my feeble lanyard.

We don't have a PINCAM but we do have a PENCAM that DH purchased from QVC and it fits right in your pocket and you download the pictures to your computer.

 

[shirley 38]

I could really do this. I am so into it. Oh what a idea. When, where and I will be there with Jail Scene and Haunted Mansion Dangle on.

I could tell them I am looking for the disney store Dalamation award pins.

I would be very surprise if anyone has them. And if they do I would just say Oh I have that color. inkbounc inkbounc inkbounc inkbounc inkbounc

 

[pin addict]

You guys are too bad. Do you want those poor people to go into convolutions turn blue and then pass out. HOW MEAN CAN YOU BE. Yea let's do it sounds like fun to me. There is one in paticular I would love to see wither.
Kris

 

[elizabethb70]

sounds great!!I hate those sharks at dtd!! I have a 3 yr old ! she can say a pin is cute maybe mickey for pres , poolside ,whatever and you can trade her for a rack pin!! lol that would be awesome!! I see them prey on children all the time!! vultures!! email me if you want me to participate in your plan!!

 

[JudySue]

I always refer to WOD trading as "swiming with sharks". We could really disrupt the goings on one night! I've gotta be in on this!

 

[TIGGERSMOM]

This sounds like a riot!!

Can I play too - I will bring my Champion PTP - hmm let's see anybody got a nice rack pin I can use.

 

[JudySue]

I have a Haunted Mansion Dangle - anyone interested?

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

Lisa, JudySue,

Please hold on to the two pins you mentioned. I know I have two pins that you would love to trade yours for! I have these adorable little matched pair -- a Pooh and a Piglet! You'll love 'em!

Just practicing for the Sharkfest.