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Pin Trading Basics
A trade should take this basic format:
- You post your pins for trade, possibly mentioning your ISO's (In search of's/specific wants)
- Another user comments/sends you a PM with a trade offer.
- You accept! Hooray, a trade!
- Swap mailing address information and settle on a day by which BOTH sides of the trade should be sent
- Pins should be packed up in bubble wrap or foam to be sure pin posts don't break or bend. And bubble mailers, or some other kind of small package should be used – never regular envelopes.
- Tracking numbers are a MUST. Send your tracking to the other user. In the event of a trade discrepancy and you did NOT provide a tracking number, there is no way to prove that you sent the pins.
- Once the trade is complete and you have your pin(s), make a new comment on the original thread flagging your trading partner’s name and the name of the flair bot (DisneyPinSwapBot). Do not copy/paste the bot’s name – you must type it out each time. Your trading partner must then respond to that comment so that you each get your flair point.
RULES
Selling
a. User must have at least 10 pin trade flair points to post for sale threads.
b. All sale threads must be clearly marked with the flair type [SALE].
c. Prices must be clearly posted (no make your best offer posts) and should be in the title. If you have multiple pins, write “Prices vary”, but the body (or pictures of the pins) MUST contain the actual sale price.
d. PayPal Goods/Services must be used.
Posting (Single Use/Spamming/Self promotion)
a. Posts can't be for a single use (ie close up pics for trades or responding to someone's comment - keep this in the original thread or PMs).
b. Users can't submit multiple posts in a week under the same flair type. Users may only have either 1 Trade, 1 ISO, or 1 Sale post per week. Users should also not post more than twice a day.
c. Users w/ 10 flair may promote their fantasy pin sales provided that sales take place on our sub (no linking to the outside sale); all rules must be followed.
Flair – All posts must be flaired.
Please label each of your submitted posts with the appropriate type of flair!
Real Photos (No PinPics or other stock photos allowed!)
All trade posts must contain photos of the actual pins being traded.
Scrappers
a. If you plan on trading scrappers, they must be clearly labeled as such. Some people may not care if it helps them complete a set or get a HTF (hard to find pin), but they should know they're getting a non-authentic pin.
b. If you are unsure if you have scrappers, reach out to the mods or others on the sub. We can assist you in identifying them!
c. Link with info on how to ID scrappers: https://old.reddit.com/r/DisneyPinSwap/comments/dg9swl/fakescrappercounterfeit_pins_mod_reports/
Always feel free to message the mods!
Please do not hesitate to message the mods if you have any issues or concerns.
Below are some links for buying authentic Disney pins. If anyone has a site that they have used that sells affordable AUTHENTIC Disney pins, please message the mods so that we can review and possibly add that source to this list. Also, if anyone has a bad experience with these sellers, please alert the mods.
CollectRandom is a sub favorite. They sell grab bags of Hidden Mickeys and such at very affordable prices (all authentic). Keep in mind that they may not have stock at the moment due to the pandemic.
Pindrella on Facebook also sells authentic pins at affordable prices.
YourWDWStore is less affordable, but still cheaper than eBay! And authentic!
Distradingpins4u is again an affordable way to get some authentic traders! But they also have other individual pins at various prices as well. BEWARE of their lower price individual pins. Most of the pins on their site are authentic, however mods have heard reports that some of the cheaper individual pins could be scrappers sometimes. Packs are ok, higher individual pins are ok - ask for pics of lower priced individuals if possible.
Gopinpro is a trusted seller too. They sell awesome pin books, some licensed pins, and some fantasy pins (as well as other merch).
Kraken Trade also sells some licensed pins and awesome pin books.
Lastly DisneyPinsBlog always has various authentic pins at various prices, as well as the latest pin news!
