What is pin karma?

[susana's kid]

I have sceen some people talking about it. I was wondering what in the heck is pin karma? Thanks

 

[NHMickey]

Pin Karma is a good thing. It is what you get when you give and ask for nothing in return... It is just remembering that "hey it's a pin" and that the friendships are the things that last... It hearing a story about how someone you don't know was given a pin from someone they don't know just because they wanted it and the other person had it for trade... Pin karma is what makes this hobbie last as long as it has... It is when after a long day of trading and not finding the one pin you really wanted having someone on the monorail heading out the parking lot just say "Hey I have an extra one of those.... Here just give me anything " That is a small example of Pin karma...

 

[mermie]

One wanders down a lonely street,
A Disney pin in hand.
Of all of those they might meet,
There is one that's simply grand.

They share a smile and friendship too,
then disappear into the night.
In such short time they change you,
Making everything seem right.

This is the karma of the pin,
the ones that are blessed with it stand bold.
True, pins are only metal or tin,
but friendship between traders will hold.

HeeHee!

 

[Perdita&Pongo]

Bravo, Lady Heather, Bravo!!!

~Lady Nancy~

 

[Zayne & Xavier's DAD]

Mermie...that is a POEM OF POEMS..from the father of PIN KARMA I would like to say to you...thanks &
************You just earned your Karma pin.*******************

Email me at steve@Dizneypins.com


You never know when it will happen & just like a CTT don't try to get it...it just comes to you!!!!!!!

 

[yardhaunter]

Pin Karma...
Lacking the poetic eloquoence of yon middle child, Mermie, I have to put it thusly...

Ahem...

Pin trading is a means to an end for many traders. The very concept of trading means that one decides what
to give up in offer for what one may receive. It is natural for one to weigh the trade, metaphorically speaking,
so as to give up little for much. It's the way of the barter - I am WILLING to offer this if you would be WILLING
to offer that. <hr width="60%" /><br />
In the pin trading game, since collecting is also a factor, an additional element comes into play - elusiveness
of the target (rarity). When your target is in abundant supply, you'll neither need to offer, nor seek "deeply"
for your reward... and vice versa.<br />
That said...<br />
Some people are so engrossed in the outcome that they fail to understand the journey - they simply focus on
the pin, and not the person. If you're not careful, it's easy to do. But it's not Karma.<br />
But if you are fortunate, you will find folk who would like to see YOU do well. They know what you are going
through, and while it may not be in their best interest PIN-WISE, they will help you. These people will make a
mark upon your soul. They will stop and allow someone - maybe you - maybe your child - to sidetrack them on
their way to make a trade. Often, that elusive, "those folks are leaving tonight and this is the only chance we'll have"
trade, because it's just what they should do. You'll say "Can I see your pins? I don't have much..." and they
will abandon their quest for that 'Holy Grail' pin that they were seeking. They will say "Um... OK."
You'll notice them looking at the trade that got away, then they'll turn to you, devoting their full attention, and
say "What are you interested in?" You're embarking upon a journey that will leave you beholding, unknowingly,
to the pin trading community. As you learn more about pins, you'll come to realize that someone, that fateful
night, traded you a rare, limited edition pin for a lanyard pin that you had for trade, just because you were new.
You'll come to understand that this was something special that someone did just for you.<br /><br />

And you'll pass it along.
<br />

Oh, and that pin trader you made that original trade with? It's OK. A few nights later, they found that pin they
were after. It came a LOT cheaper that it would have made it that night.<br />

We call it Pin Karma.

 

[mermie]

Thanks so much!

It was late and I had nothing else to do but have some fun on the boards, and I ended up earning a pin! This is so cool!

 

[BeautyLLM]

Lady Heather, that was Beautyful!

Pin karma is cool

 

[olbear]

Last weekend while doing the Easter Pin hunt, we quite literally ran into a lady who was frantic about trading her newly gotten "flex" pin for a "pluto" pin. She had fallen in love with Pluto on this vacation and HAD to have pluto pins.

Well, we had just been in "mouse Gears" and bought the LE 1500 Easter Pluto. Hubby whispered in my ear, you know that pin will be all over lanyards in a few weeks. It was the new Chip and Dale flex pin. I kissed him on the cheek, then took one of the new Pluto pin out of my bag and traded it with her. She squealed with delight, and even gave me a hug. That was unexpected but nice!

Walking away, with hubby looking just slightly bewildered, I reminded him of the great trades others have made with us to help us get special pins for our collection. And said, what goes around comes around. He then grinned, and we kissed again.

Pin Karma, Pin blessings, IT'S ALL GOOD!!!

Blessings,
Winnie

 

[LynniethePooh]

I have a perfect example of Pin Karma.........but first.....Heather.....YOU GO GIRL!!!!!! and second......I always said "what good are the pins without the friends to go with them!" now my pin karma story.......
(I know I tend to ramble, indulge me.....heheehe)

Lynnie 'not collecting the DS state pins" decided to collect the state pins afterall........had PA (since I live here in PA......figured it would be a LONG haul, but I was ready for the challange to get them all......
Two days later I see a pin trading post by 3kids4me that she has a NJ pin, anyone interested.....I start shaking (you know the pin excitement shakes) and decide to post and say WOULD LOVE IT.......but figure someone else already got to her or I won't have any traders she is interested in......(why do we always think our traders are only ehhhh.....someone on here says that one man's trader is another man's holy grail......SO TRUE)
ANYWAY........she answers.......SURE I can have it.....but not as a trade ......this is a GIFT!!!! NOW that is true Karma.......the pins tend to find us sometimes........so how do I pay her back.......by passing on the Magic, of course!!!!

 

[Doctor P]

I have been fortunate to encounter pin karma several times in the last couple years--and it has a lot to do with how I got into pin trading. At least three DIS'ers (two of whom frequent this board regularly) have gone out of their way to give me or my stepdaughter a special pin or to make me a trade for a pin where I certainly gave up less than I got. I was very touched by all of these gestures and will try to "pay it forward" when I get the chance.

 

[Buzz2001]

That's makes a lot of sense to me, the newbie pin trader, yardhaunter. Now I realize I was off to the wrong start. I was trying to gather (as much as I could) rather than enjoy. Now I see why the bond between friends on the collectors board is so deep. It took me 3 months but I am getting the picture.

Thanks

 

[yardhaunter]

We're seeing more and more people who want to trade with specific PEOPLE, instead of trading for a specific PIN. It's a strange concept, at first, but it starts to make sense after a while.
Instead of unwaveringly seeking a pin, we meet the people. We want to trade with them because we are making a relationship. We may not know what we will find inside the pin bag, but we know it will be a fun excursion. Lots of stories and laughs. Of course, we'll be telling each other what we're ultimately seeking, and we'll all help each other in our searches. Suddenly, someone tells us that someone else is looking for us... we go to them, they hold out a pin...
It's the one we were looking for!!! "What can I trade you for it?" "Eh, just a pin... maybe a rack LE... "

Karma.

 

[olbear]

Pin Karma is when you look at a pin and don't think, gee I love that pin, it's more like, gee wouldn't _______ love to have that pin!!!

I do this quite often with my friend Janice-aka-Goofymom. Whenever I see Goofy, I think of her. And I've even given her a few just because I value her friendship. When I ordered the Partners pin from California, I got two, one for me and one for another dear friend, June Ford.
Michele-aka-chefmanny, has a friend she trades with in Japan. When she found out about the Dandelion Pooh pins coming out, she thought of lil ol me and got me some. It's pins yes, but it comes from friendship. That's where the eternal value lies. I've made a little card that I give out now when I make my first trade with someone. It says, "A trade made is a friend made", and I really believe that.

When hubby and I first got into this a year ago this month, it was about getting as many Pooh pins as we could cause we love Pooh! After finding the boards and meeting the people at parks, events and such, it turned into so much more. Now the friendships are the best part and the pins are just the perks and also many times a sweet memory of a friendship made.
I know I've rambled on. Sorry. I just can't believe it's been a year we've been collecting, and how we've come full circle and found what it is really all about. I just love it as does hubby. He's the quiet one, but he loves it just the same. He and Bob Ford have become bonded buddies now. I love it!

Have a great and blessed day everyone!!
Winnie

 

[susana's kid]

Let me make sure I got this. Pin Karma is not about the pins as much it is about the people you get to know and the new ones that you get to help. It's about become friends with new people. It's about haveing fun. It's about not becomeing or being a shark. Did I get it right?

 

[yardhaunter]

Pretty much. Karma gets officially defined as the effects of one's actions and deeds upon their existance. I believe it's from Hindu and/or Buddhist beliefs. Someone can feel free to correct me if I'm off on that.

Basically, it's "What goes around comes around." or "Do unto others.." type of thing.

We like to look at it much like a smile.
When you give it out, you get even more back.
Oh, and people will write poems about it.

 

[ismetoo]

By Jove, I Think She's Got It!!!

 

[susana's kid]

Do I get some kind of pin for getting it?

 

[suzanneb]

Beautiful poem, Lady Heather...you have a gift....

 

[olbear]

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With flying or is it bouncing colors!!

So tell me what is your favorite character, and what is your address??
e-mail me @ win7pooh@aol.com

Blessings,
Winnie