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2017 Pin Releases

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I was in it for traders, since I no got none. So I'm not heartbroken at missing pins for my collection or anything.

But I agree with the comment I saw on Facebook: If DSSH wants to do online releases, they should develop a system whereby people can register ahead of time and then people are randomly selected to buy the pins. And just work your way through the list until all pins are sold. So (just saw the comment above), an RSP. Then those who don't live in/near LA have a fighting chance, and it's as random as it's gonna be. Yes, people can still set up multiple email addresses, but maybe they double-check the billing address or something to ensure that people have ONE entry. People will still find ways to cheat, but it would make it less frustrating. Plus, those of us who work during the day don't have to keep hiding our screen when the boss walks by, hahaha.
 
Nope. Just gave up after 45 minutes. I think the spinning wheel gave me a headache. Got to the reg page once and then got booted.
 
speedwaystar1 said:
Could they not limit it to 1 or 2 per delivery address ?
I know even that could be exploited but it would have held up the 9-10 set people
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IMO, that would be naive. The people who are in this big time have family members, friends, co-workers who I'm sure would happily accept delivery for their buddy, and they would have started the process with a list of names and addresses.
 
MerlinEmrys said:
I'm surprised that hasn't happened yet, honestly.

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It's what the UK Disney Store has been doing for a while . 2 per person , 4 per household .
I do like the advance RSP idea too , surely a decent system could weed out duplicate entries , and at least that way their servers might be able to cope
 
hopemax said:
IMO, that would be naive. The people who are in this big time have family members, friends, co-workers who I'm sure would happily accept delivery for their buddy, and they would have started the process with a list of names and addresses.
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Let's all agree that no system will ever be foolproof--they keep making better fools. Ha. But there are certainly ways to cut down on the foolishness. Even LIMITING people's opportunities to game the system would be a big improvement.

PS: I am glad you scored some collection pins at cost!
 
So we are now at #7 of clicking to the registration then booted out. XD has anyone been in recently to see if anything is left?

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MerlinEmrys said:
So we are now at #7 of clicking to the registration then booted out. XD has anyone been in recently to see if anything is left?

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It's all gone. I finally gave up and left my desk. But while sitting in B&N with my coffee, I tried. Got in eventually and everything was sold out.
 
Nope. After I left to try again for released BTs, every time it lets me select the "I understand no refunds" blurb and hit continue, it goes back to the capacity page. I finally gave up.

Prices are insane on these right now. I'm waiting to look for the ones I need until people actually have them in hand and the undercutting begins.
 
Yeah, patience is definitely key on these. If the Oscar release was anything to go by, wait until pins are in hand.

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timeerkat said:
Nope. After I left to try again for released BTs, every time it lets me select the "I understand no refunds" blurb and hit continue, it goes back to the capacity page. I finally gave up.

Prices are insane on these right now. I'm waiting to look for the ones I need until people actually have them in hand and the undercutting begins.
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Plus: SEE what you are buying. The seller doesn't even know if his/her pin is flawed right now. I'd hate to spend a wad on something that's less than perfect. But good luck, I really hope these drop into place for you!
 
In other news:

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Available on the WDW shopping app now!

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The advance RSP sounds like a great idea. At least I'll know if I need to waste an hour or not haha

July has been a tough month so far! I hope I have some better luck for cursive cuties


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Totally forgot about this... My alarm I set didn't go off. And then a Little Mermaid set was released. I hope I'll be able to trade for it at the event.
 
They could always just increase edition sizes... *ducks from flying shoes, vegetables and empty pin cards*

I had an explanation for why, but I know which way that conversation leads, so I will skip it.
 
hopemax said:
They could always just increase edition sizes... *ducks from flying shoes, vegetables and empty pin cards*

I had an explanation for why, but I know which way that conversation leads, so I will skip it.
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XD what a tender world that would be. Where BTs had the same edition size as park releases. *soft piano scale in the background*

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Poohlady5 said:
I am probably the only pin collector not on Facebook. So unless there is a way for non FB people to get the link, I never have a chance to get DSSH on line releases.
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DSSH's Facebook page is public so you wouldn't need a FB login to get to the link. Just use any search browser to search "disney studio store hollywood facebook" and click the results. Then you can go to Posts. FB does have a popup asking to login, but you can choose "not now" and then it stays as a floaty thing on the bottom of the page, but you can still scroll through posts. The page the pins are actually sold on is not a FB page, but a Disney link like for pin events.
 
Alright, there are a LOT on ebay right now. If it weren't for this forum I would think no true traders got any and they just went to resellers. I expect some level of re-sellers with any release, but seriously....
 
DSSH's Facebook page is public so you wouldn't need a FB login to get to the link. Just use any search browser to search "disney studio store hollywood facebook" and click the results. Then you can go to Posts. FB does have a popup asking to login, but you can choose "not now" and then it stays as a floaty thing on the bottom of the page, but you can still scroll through posts. The page the pins are actually sold on is not a FB page, but a Disney link like for pin events.
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Thank you! I didn't realize that there could be public FB accounts. :0)
 
I was able to get the Bambi pins and the Little Mermaid nesting set about 25 mins after the hour. The school computer I borrowed worked out much better then mine at home. I hope the next online release occurs during the school year, I think they have a better internet service.
 
Wow! I totally missed this release. :( Cant belive I had a chance of actually getting some pins from Sweden and missed it. My daughter would have fone nuts over those Ariel pins! If anyone has a set for trade. Or at least the Max pin? Alva loves Max so much. She is going for getting all pins with Max. Not an easy task! lol
 
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