Disney Trading Pins

Disney pin trading has become quite the popular hobby for many Disney fans (myself included) over the last several years and it's easy to see why. Disney trading pins, particularly the official type, are highly desirable and offer some things you just won't get in other collectibles. You can display them in a number of ways - collecting them in a pin book, framing them in a shadow box, or even just wearing them.

People of all ages collect Disney pins, from toddlers to senior citizens, and there's a pin for every buyer. From inexpensive three dollar pins to pins sold for more than a thousand dollars on eBay, the range is incredible. In fact, there are thousands of auctions and sales of trading pins every day, with an entire section of the Disney website itself dedicated to the collection of these great pins.

There are lots of different kinds of Disney pins, with some available online or in Disney stores, some only available by auction from Disney itself, and some only available if you are or know someone who's worked at a Disney theme park. Most types can still be found in a number of different buying venues, however. Let's take a look at the many different types of Disney trading pins.

General release pins are available at almost all parks and are sold online. They sell for about seven to nine dollars and are relatively small, with good quality. Limited edition pins are usually found initially at theme parks and hotels, and are often special event or holiday pins. They can be some of the most collectible and costly. Each theme park and cruise line also has its own pin series, and these are considered a good way for beginners to get started with Disney pin trading.

Cast lanyard pins aren't released in stores. Instead, they're given to people working in the theme parks to trade with guests. These small pins come in series, and cast members will trade with you for almost any authentic pin, so you don't need a valuable item to get one of these pins. Real cast lanyard pins have small Mickey Ears logos on the front and are stamped with the words "cast lanyard" on the back.

Auction pins are purchased initially through Disney Auctions, and come in limited editions of a hundred. These larger pins are also higher in quality, but a lot more expensive, with prices starting at about eighteen dollars per pin. Other pins are also available, but remember that many of them are fakes. You should know the hallmarks of the real versions of the pin you want before you buy from someone you don't know.

These pins have been collected for two decades, and there are probably millions of options out there, varying widely in quality, size, and price. This addictive hobby thus needs some kind of method, or you'll quickly be buried in pins. Some people choose their favorite character, or collect pins from their favorite movies. Holiday themes are popular, too.

Some people choose Disney pins only from a single park or cruise, while others are looking for only the rarest limited edition pins. Another common criteria is cost - many people buy pins that cost only less than a certain amount. This is a challenging but fun way to limit your purchases and add character to your pin collection.

Regardless of your reason for wanting to collect Disney pins, our goal with this site is to list for you all the great pins we come across at good prices from places like eBay so you can add to, or start, your collection. Try our search feature if you're looking for something specific that's not listed. So look around and have fun

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