06/06/2016
25 DISNEY PIN TRADING TIPS -
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25 DISNEY PIN TRADING TIPS:
1. When purchasing a lanyard to start your Disney pin trading excursion, it may be a good idea to get it away from the Disney properties and stores as it could save you a couple bucks.
2. Be sure to pick a lanyard that features a wider material, the more width that the lanyard has, the more area you will have to put pins on!
3. Pins can be found all over Disney property. With the resort hotels, gift shops and more getting in on the action.
4. It’s a good idea to select a theme or subject you want to focus on with buying and collecting Disney pins. This can help keep you from over shooting your budget and over spending when you are at the parks.
5. It’s okay to break the sticking-to-one-pin-theme rule once in a while. Disney will often times put out collector’s edition pins or ones to commemorate events which can be a great way to remember a certain trip you took or event you enjoyed.
6. When purchasing an item inside a Disney shop there is an option to have the items taken and delivered directly to your room, provided you are staying at a Disney resort, free of charge! I’ve personally used the service and not only is it convenient, but they included a thank you card that had a pin attached to it. What a nice free bonus that helped me add to my collection.
7. Be sure to do your research if you consider buying Disney pins on eBay or another third-party website. There are a number of counterfeit and fraudulent pins out there, so you may want to consider skipping this idea all together.
8. There can be Fake or fraudulent pins and then there are lower-quality pins that are called “Scrapper pins.”
9. Depending on your situation, and where you will be keeping your pins for display, you may want to invest in locking pin backs, which are sold separately.
10. Get some beginner Disney pin sets and use those to trade with Disney cast members. They cannot refuse your trade offer provided you are offering them Disney pins in return, so generally you can get a pretty large return on your investment.
11. With a keen eye, Disney pin traders can make some really great upgrades to their collections. Often times, Disney cast members carry limited-edition pins as well as hidden-mickey pins and ones that are not sold to the public.
12. As a general rule of thumb, wait until the Disney cast member is unoccupied with duties or other park visitors before approaching them and asking to trade.
13. Always be sure to supervise children when they are trading pins with others and, as an adult, be sure to not approach unsupervised children and ask them to trade.
14. Be aware that there are a number of fakes and non-sanctioned Disney pins out there on the market, if you are trading pins you bought in the Disney parks, be sure to inspect the pin you are getting in return for the Disney stamp on the back of the pin. (This is obviously not a worry when trading with a Disney cast member.)
15. Purchase a lanyard, pin bag or case to help carry and display your pins when you are inside a Disney park, remember, if no one knows you have pins, no one will ask you to trade!
16. Disney cast members with green colored lanyards are only allowed to trade with children.
17. Beware the fakes and scrappers that are out there! Keep your collection safe and authentic by using the steps and tips above to avoid the fake and scrapper pins out there!
18. Hit up some of the Disney sponsored pin trading events for cool and exclusive pins and some chances to trade with other serious collectors.
19. Don’t be afraid to be social! The more you mingle with others, the more likely it is that you will make some cool trades and meet some fun people.
20. Need a monthly pin fix, but are away from the Disney parks? Consider subscribing to the Disney Park Packs on the Disney online store.
21. There are a lot of possibilities when it comes to pin trading, be sure to be social as it can help you find cast members with some great pins.
22. Be aware of scrapper pins as they have caused Disney their biggest headaches related to pin trading, both in the parks and online.
23. Expand your collection by looking for special edition pins, Hidden Mickey pins or Artist Proof pins. These pins are usually always found on Disney cast member lanyards, but I’ve heard that manager’s lanyards are the best places to find Artist Proof pins.
24. Check out Disney properties away from the theme parks to find more unique Disney pins to round out your collection.
25. Have fun and good luck with your Pin Trading!!
