want to collect pins...how?

[cristen]

Hi everyone!! I think I am ready to start collecting/trading pins. I once saw in the disney store a pin book to hold them in, but never got it. Now I haven't seen them. How do I begin? Where do I store them nicely? How do I know which to buy & which not to? How do I know the rare ones? Thanks for all the info you guys might have. Also one more question not about pins, I saw on ebay Disneyland Yearbooks for sale. What are those? Thanks again, Cristen

 

[Eeyore's Pal]

I'll give you a few answers, and I'm sure lots of other DISpals will chime in too.

You can learn about pins from three sites:
pinpics.com
dizpins.com
dizneypins.com

Most people suggest that when you start out, you buy (or trade for) pins you like. You may also want to think about on what to focus....Characters, attractions, films, events, holidays, etc.

For trading purposes, people usually keep their pins in a book or pin bag. You can make a book yourself, very inexpensively with a big binder and plastic pocket holders (like the type meant for coins or baseball cards), or thick foam pages. Pin bags, in different sizes, are available at the parks, through the online Disney catalog, and through lots of other websites.

Learning which pins are hard to find (and hard to trade for), comes with time and observation.

Never hesitate to ask people on this board. They may not always agree , but they're always happy to share their opinions.

Good luck.....and I hope you have a large inheritance to fund your new hobby.

 

[Buzz2001]

I second the focus part. It can get very expensive otherwise. But most importantly, have fun!

 

[cristen]

thanks for the info. It looks like it can be overwhelming with all the different pins. Thanks for the tip on focusing on one type. I am trying to get out to DL in Dec. where do I look for them out there?