Where Is The Cheapest Place To Get Trading Pins?

[Madi100]

I know that there is an area for pin collectors. However, we aren't collectors. My daughter just has fun trading them. I don't want to spend A LOT of money. In fact, for the last trip I paid about .49 cents for each pin, and I had about ten. Is it still possible to find them that cheap? I bought them at the Disney Store. I'm sure my DD will want to do them again. I have a younger daughter who will want to do it. And, I have a niece who we are going to take with that I'm sure will want to trade also. Thanks.

 

[gigi1313]

there were some sets on sale at the disney store... maybe you could buy two and divide them among all the kids? the cheapest i have purchased a pin was for $.99 on ebay but once you pay shipping, it's no longer a bargain ('cept we wanted a specific pin)... where did you get pins for $.49?

 

[Madi100]

I bought them at the Disney Store. HUGE clearance. I found a lot that i might get. It's expensive, but the pins are less than $1.50 a piece. I really don't think I'm going to find them any cheaper.

 

[Miniefan]

I would try ebay, try to buy them in a lot, that way you will get a mixed variety and you won't have to buy individually, especially if you are going to trade then it doesn't really matter which ones you start off with.
Kim

 

[rapriebe]

I'm confused - I didn't think the Disney Stores were selling the pins any longer. The one in my hometown doesn't have them. Are you talking about the on-line store or the walk-in stores? Gee if I could get them for $1.50, I would be tickled pink 'cause you usually have to pay at least $2.50 if you buy on eBay.

 

[turnlisa]

The Disney Store has them online but only in sets. The same is true of the stores. None of them carry the individual pins you can buy for trading.

I have purchased a lot of them on eBay. After shipping, I think the cheapest I have paid is $2.50 each. Considering that in the parks, the cheapest pins I have seen have been $4.00, it's not a bad deal. I did a lot of shopping on eBay and managed to get each of my DSs about 24 pins each.

 

[Madi100]

Originally posted by rapriebe
I'm confused - I didn't think the Disney Stores were selling the pins any longer. The one in my hometown doesn't have them. Are you talking about the on-line store or the walk-in stores? Gee if I could get them for $1.50, I would be tickled pink 'cause you usually have to pay at least $2.50 if you buy on eBay.

Sorry. It's been awhile since I got them at the Disney Store. They had SUPER sales. If I would have known then how much my daughter would enjoy trading them, I would have bought them all.

 

[bobcat]

If you are patient you can get them pretty cheap on Ebay. Not the $.49 like the DS close outs, still kicking myself that I didn't buy more, but usually around $2.

The outlet stores in Orlando will sometimes have them as well.

I need to replenish my stock since we found great pins last week and used all of our traders!

 

[southgal]

Will there be pins for sell at the WDW Disney store?! I'm hoping to look for some there, but if they don't have them, I need to stock up otherwise. Please advise. Thanks.

 

[canwegosoon]

I think pins at WDW are now going for about $6-$20. Lots of variables, LE, stacked, etc. I got a few for my son at the 6.50 range, and he had a blast trading them....then I got a Ton on ebay, and can't wait to trade them. I think I usually paid avg.2.75, but I brought "lots".

 

[ZuZugal]

Take a look at Disneystore.com. Right now they are having a pin clearance (sets). Some sets have up to 7 pins for $16.99. Check mousesavers for the current free shipping code.