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What is the highest RETAIL cost for a single pin that you have seen?

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What is the highest RETAIL cost for a single pin that you have seen?
I agree. I think it will decrease in value. But no one will never know. I really want to get my hands in Vanessa/Ursula pin, but I don't want to pay $90 for four pins when I'm not going to need the other three.
 
kupo1121 said:
Nobody can say for sure and in the end, it is a giant gamble. Given that, IF I really wanted it, I'd buy it from the start because you never know, but if you don't really want it (like myself) I'd wait because I can see the pin going down in value afterwards, I can't see 3 years down the line it going for $150 minimum but that's just me "seeing," it may not be true >_< Considering none of the villains pictured are currently or have ever been the big thing, I doubt it'll ever skyrocket or stay high like those characters (Tink, Jessica, Stitch, Tangled).
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Thing is, I DO really want it. If I didn't get it, it would be going right on to my top Grails list. I've never been one to spend crazy money on a single pin. Multiple pins, yes. Single pins, hardly ever. That's just SO much money for any non-essential item. @_@ Trying not to stress about it until the time comes.
 
The highest price I've ever seen for a pin & gladly purchased was the 2009 Haunted Mansion O-Pin House super jumbo pin which was released on Aug. 6th, 2009 for $175.00! It's a BEAUTIFUL big pin in a nice box!
 
kupo1121 said:
Nobody can say for sure and in the end, it is a giant gamble. Given that, IF I really wanted it, I'd buy it from the start because you never know, but if you don't really want it (like myself) I'd wait because I can see the pin going down in value afterwards, I can't see 3 years down the line it going for $150 minimum but that's just me "seeing," it may not be true >_< Considering none of the villains pictured are currently or have ever been the big thing, I doubt it'll ever skyrocket or stay high like those characters (Tink, Jessica, Stitch, Tangled).
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Agree! If you have a chance to buy it at a cost price then thats always a win. As if it does sky rocket (you never know!) at least you can say that you got it at cost :)
 
Guy the Ghoul said:
The highest price I've ever seen for a pin & gladly purchased was the 2009 Haunted Mansion O-Pin House super jumbo pin which was released on Aug. 6th, 2009 for $175.00! It's a BEAUTIFUL big pin in a nice box!
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:) Keeping in mind then that you GLADLY bought that pin for $175, in your own personal opinion, do you think that the Villains pin is worth the money?
 
xbeckyx said:
So really, your buying 4 pins at $37.50 :) with a couple of extra characters thrown in too :)
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:lol: You watch. I'll wrap my head around the idea of getting it, and then none of my friends will end up getting it in their RSP thing.
 
Its a gamble either way it could go up or it could go down. I tend to agree with what you're saying about splitting it to a four pin cost. I personally try to stay under 20 bucks a pin when I buy one but when you think of how many characters plus the size. Best of luck to you on this difficult decision! It is a really nice pin though!
 
I think your strategy should be. 1. Move to FL 2. Get a job at Disney 3. Use discount to purchase pin. :lol:

Okay, that's probably not a valid strategy. Hopefully, at one of the pin trading nights, they will have it on display before people have to submit their RSP. Then people can tell you if the size and quality is there. Considering how much DA pins or Designer Princesses can go for, or BTs which are double the edition size, and a lot smaller... spending the $150 may not be the worst thing in the world. Villains may not be en vogue right now, so the price might drop, or it might not. Villains used to be super popular...Chernabog, Maleficent Dragon in the same place...that would have been HUGE in 2003. I suspect that eventually, it will turn back around.
 
MelodicMayhem said:
Its a gamble either way it could go up or it could go down. I tend to agree with what you're saying about splitting it to a four pin cost. I personally try to stay under 20 bucks a pin when I buy one but when you think of how many characters plus the size. Best of luck to you on this difficult decision! It is a really nice pin though!
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Glad that I'm not the only one who has a budget when it comes to pins. Suppose it doesn't hurt to splurge once in a while though. :)
 
hopemax said:
I think your strategy should be. 1. Move to FL 2. Get a job at Disney 3. Use discount to purchase pin. :lol:

Okay, that's probably not a valid strategy. Hopefully, at one of the pin trading nights, they will have it on display before people have to submit their RSP. Then people can tell you if the size and quality is there. Considering how much DA pins or Designer Princesses can go for, or BTs which are double the edition size, and a lot smaller... spending the $150 may not be the worst thing in the world. Villains may not be en vogue right now, so the price might drop, or it might not. Villains used to be super popular...Chernabog, Maleficent Dragon in the same place...that would have been HUGE in 2003. I suspect that eventually, it will turn back around.
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:lol: That was actually the dream once upon a time. Wanted to work at WDW. I couldn't cope with the weather over there though. It's too hot! :) Anyways, you're right in regards to what other pins go for. This could be the event that brings villains back into fashion. It's not the only pin from the event that I want though, so it will be a struggle to afford everything, if I'm blessed with the option of doing so. Fingers crossed for my friend's RSPs!
 
Masamune, sorry for the late reply! I don't think the villian pin is worth the price mostly because it's not a favorite character or ride like the mansion for me. I figure if you like a certain character and/or attraction, then the pin or pin sets are worth it.
 
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