A trove of Pinformation

[Psycho Pixie]

I joke about being a walking trove of useless information. I tend to pick a hobby or topic and then learn as much as possible about it, as fast as possible. So in the 4 years I have been collecting and trading pins, I have learned quite a bit. Stuff gets trapped in my brain and will... not... leave. lol

I hope others who have "Pinformation" to share will comment on here and add to this.

History:
Disney Pin trading started back in 1999, when Disney saw how well the Olympic pin trading did. They decided to start Disney pin trading. Disney has had Lapel pins for a long time. You can find Cast member and specialzed pins as far back as like... 1940? And i bought my first pin at WDW in 1990. The kick off for pin trading in the year 2000 was pretty darn awesome from what I hear. Perhaps some "old tymer" pin traders can add their input to this topic.

Will Disney pin trading ever go away?
Personal opinion based on my experience in retail management is NO. Folks panic and flip out when disney changes PTE's and when the tables get moved, or removed. But as long as they still make money from pin sales, there will be OE/LE/LR pins released. And as long as there are still releases of new pins, there will be pin traders.


Scrap Vs Counterfeit...
There's a thread someplace here on DPF discussing how to tell a scrap/counterfeit/authentic. The problem with it is that the counterfeits are getting better, AND quality control at the factories is getting worse. So the line between these regarding appearance is getting very faded. I found CRAPPY pins on the shelves inside the parks. I have found Pretty good looking pins for sale from known scrap dealers.

• Scrap: A pin from the factory, that failed quality control, and should have been destroyed but didn't.
• Counterfeit: A pin manufactured without Disney's permission. Usually mimicking an LE authorized pin. Often times there are small errors in color or the backstamp. But there is no SET way to tell ALL counterfeits from authentic.
• SOME ways to tell would be paint dips, off colors, backstamp error, streaks in the finish, weight and/or size, and rough edges.

Terminology....

• PoDM is the correct abbreviation. Not PoDMH, PoMH or whatever. :werd: pet peeve of mine actually, I don't collect the things and the correct terms drive me batty. And according to Garret, who would KNOW: The film inside is called a FRAME. Not scene, or cell. Example: My LatT PoDM has a frame of Lady from the scene where she is running away in a muzzle. *example! I dont own a LatT PoDM. haha*
• LE: Limited edition
• OE: open edition
• LR: limited release
• There are LOTS of abbreviations out there for Disney movies, terms describing pins, and other stuff. It can get confusing. Perhaps someday it will all get written down but.... thats a LOT of work that I figure someone else can do.

PLEASE everyone feel free to drop "Pinformation" you have trapped in your brain on this thread. A general go to for all things pin. lol

And if no-one does, oh well, it will just fade to the back of the forum threads and be forgotten.

 

[YoSoyAhPuch]

Here is a nice list of abbreviations from our old pal Dizpins (Rest in peace). Some of it may be out of date or missing info, but it'll help.

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[TD="width: 17%"]AC[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Artist Choice or Artist Choice pins. These pins usually have one paint brush and one pencil as the logo on the pin that read Artist Choice.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]AK[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney's Animal Kingdom located at WDW.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Annex[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Also know as the Showcase Annex. The main pin trading area in Disneyland. Located at the beginning of Main Street USA between the Mad Hatter and the Magic Shop.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]AOD[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Art of Disney Stores located at Downtown Disney, Magic Kingdom, MGM, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney West Side and EPCOT.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]AP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Annual Pass Holder[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]AP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Artist Proof, or an artist concept of a pin to be produced. For every pin created, there exists a series of Artist Proof pins (or "AP" pins). These pins are sometimes called "Top of Production" or "TOP" pins. The "AP" pins are typically the first 20-24 pins created during a particular manufacturing run. Since Disney Pins are known for excellent quality, these "AP" pins are used to verify quality, details, etc. One can tell she or he has an "AP" pin because there will be a small "AP" on the backstamp. Depending upon the manufacturer, the "AP" stamp will appear is various locations and may be raised or not on the pin.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Artist Choice pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Pins made by various Disney Design Group Artists. These pins usually have one paint brush and one pencil as the logo on the pin that read Artist Choice.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Back Stamp or Backstamp[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin’s back stamp contains information about the pin and can include such items as the manufacturer (Disney), copyright information, Limited Edition size, and where it was made. Not all information is always stamped into the back of the pin. Many times edition size is not included. Most recent pins have the Disney Pin Trading Logo, which consists of Mickey Ears and the year the pin was produced.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Bootleg[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Bootleg pins are pins that illegally infringe upon the copyright and/or trademark of Disney. It may or may not have the ©Disney on the pin. An example is Pin 31718: BOOTLEG - VOTE Mickey For President Click here for a complete listing.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Bump[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A "bump" is what the board members commonly call a post that was placed for the sole purpose of moving an important post back up to the top of the list on the 1st page to keep it in the "spotlight" a bit longer.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]BWBE[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Bubble Wrapped in a Bubble Envelope[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Cast Exclusive[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]There are certain pins created that are only available for Disney Cast Members to purchase. These pins are found within "backstage" Cast Member only retail locations such as Company D. Please visit the Company D section on the Pin Trading Module to see a selection of various Cast Exclusive pins.
Cast Exclusive pins are also created for the Cast Pin Parties at both WDW and the DLR that are held across property throughout the year.
There is a difference between "Cast Exclusive" and "Cast Lanyard Series" pins. "Cast Lanyard Series" pins are only used by Cast Members to trade with Guests. These pins are not sold to Guests or Cast Members.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Cast Lanyard Series[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]The Cast Lanyard Series was introduced several years ago as a unique way for Cast Members to trade pins with Guests. These Cast Lanyard Series pins are only available for trade from Cast Members. Guests can trade up to two (2) Cast Lanyard Series pins per Cast Member per day. "Cast Lanyard Series" is featured in a small box on the backstamp of each pin. These pins are not considered "Limited Edition" rather they are "exclusive" to Cast Members' lanyards. Every September a new series of "Cast Lanyard" pins is introduced.
These pins are created by the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Merchandise Team. They are created so Walt Disney World Cast Members in ALL lines of business can trade unique pins with Guests. The Disneyland Resort has a Cast Lanyard Series that is different from the Walt Disney World Cast Lanyard Series.

The name of this collection will be changing to the Hidden Mickey Collection. The name change is based on the current identifier found on Hidden Mickey pins, a small Mickey Mouse icon. "Hidden Mickeys" are also incorporated into many attractions and locations at Disney Theme Parks and Resorts. We felt this change would compliment something fun many Guests were already seeking.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Cloisonné[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]In the industry of pin production, this is the high-end pin, referred to as "Cloisonné". or hard enamel. It is a die-struck process with the use of special colors containing glass particles. The finished item is hard baked using an open flame and buffed to give it the smooth hardened quality it provides.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]CM[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Cast Member or Disney Employee[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Company D[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney's Cast Member exclusive stores located at the theme parks. Special CM only merchandise and many "off season" park merchandise bargains, too![/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Completer Pin[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin that completes a set or series of pins and is usually a pin that is not individually sold. For example, a completer pin may be a gift when purchasing a framed set or a collector framed set. An example of a completer pin is Pin 63868: DLR - The Haunted Mansion® - 7-Pin Collectors Set Completer Pin - Constance.
Completer pins are also given to Guests when "completing" a pin pursuit and/or map, such as Pin 29703: Disney Pin Flowers Pursuit 2004 - Rainbow Figment Completer Pin.
An exception is the recent Hidden Mickey Pins in which a promotion was done where you could purchase a completer pin for a series of Hidden Mickey pins. An example of this type of completer pin is Pin 62720: WDW - Cast Lanyard Hidden Mickey Completer Pin - Disney Bear Sitting.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Core Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Also known as Open Edition, Open Stock or Rack pins. These pins do not have an announced edition size. Many times you will find these are character or attraction pins. They are usually readily available on the racks and carts for a long time period.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]COTM or COM[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Character of the Month referring to the Oval Framed Character Pins of the Month sold at Disneyland for 2000 and released on the first Saturday of each month.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Counterfeit Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Counterfeit pins are pins copied from original Disney pins but without permission. You might not be able to recognize a counterfeit pin without having the original beside it. A known counterfeit pin has been made from Pin 4833: Disney Channel Pinocchio on the counterfeit pin there is usually no "Disney" backstamp where on the original pin there is a backstamp. Wanted NOT List Counterfeit/Scrapper List and Click Here[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]CTT[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Continuing the Tradition referring to the Continuing the Tradition pin awarded by managers to guests who go above and beyond to promote pin trading.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DA[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney Auctions or an auction site which sells Disney Goods.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DA PINS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney Auction Purchase it Now Store, which sells Disney Pins at set prices. The pins are usually either LE 250, LE 500 or LE 1000. DA PINS folded in 2004.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DAK[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney's Animal Kingdom[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Dangle[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin that has an additional part of the pin "dangling" from the main body by a chain link or several links. An example of a dangle pin would be Pin 9058: Disneyland 2002 Dangle[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DCA[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney's California Adventure[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DCL[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney Cruise Line[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DEP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney's Electrical Parade, the name changed from MSEP or Main Street Electrical Parade when the parade moved from WDW to Disney's California Adventure[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DG[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney Gallery[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DGS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney Gallery Store[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DL[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disneyland[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DLP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disneyland Paris[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DLR[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disneyland Resort - all properties in the resort area including the parks, hotels, Downtown Disney and other vendors that are on the Disney property[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DLRP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disneyland Resort Paris[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Domed pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A method of finishing a pin. Domed pins have a cover of clear epoxy or plastic over the top of the pin. This type of finish can yellow with age. Also called Enamel Pin[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DQ[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney Quest[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DRTSC[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disneyland Resort Travel Services Company[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney Store[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DSF[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store, which is next to El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood CA.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DTD[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Downtown Disney. There is a DTD at both WDW and the DLR[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]DVC[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney Vacation Club. People can purchase real estate interest in Disney Vacation Club Resorts.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]e***[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A way of alluding to the name of an extremely popular auction site, without actually having to say the name of it. No listing of auctions is allowed on Dizpins.com, there are Sales and Trade Boards here for that purpose.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]ELP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Electric Light Parade[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Enamel Pin[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A process used on early Disney pins before pin trading became popular in the late 1990's. Enamel is a thin plastic coating on the pin that covers the pin's surface so that you cannot feel any of the grooves on the pin itself, but rather it makes a smooth surface over it.. Also called Domed Pin[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Error Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Error pins have a mistake on them, such as a spelling error, a color error or a design error and it is usually the entire run of the pin. The main difference between an error and a mistake is that an error may be corrected and reissued while a mistake is allowed to sell out. An error pin is also not a production variation, such as when an area of a pin is not painted in or it is painted a different color. An example of an error pin is Pin 173: WDW - First Day January 1, 2000 (FAB 5) Error[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Exclusive[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]An exclusive pin is one that is released in only one location or area or on just one day. An example would be the 4th Anniversary of the Disneyana Shop on Main Street USA at Disneyland. There have been a series of pins released each year to celebrate the opening of this shop. Each year they have been exclusively released only at the shop on the Saturday closest to the actual opening day. The pins are usually backstamped with the date and edition size.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Fab 5[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Referring to the fabulous characters that started it all. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto & Goofy. Also, sometimes referred to as the Fab 3, Fab 4, Fab 6 depending on how many characters are currently in the picture. The 6th is Daisy Duck.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Fantasy Pin[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin not created by Disney but is Disney-like. The design would remind someone of something Disney by showing something that would seem to say "Mickey" or another character without infringing on any copyrights or trademarks. An example of a fantasy pin would be Pin 8820: Dizpins.com Magical Holidays to you 2001 Fantasy pins are different from counterfeit pins. Fantasy pins are original designs where counterfeit pins are knockoff reproductions of existing pins.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Flipper[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin that contains an additional painted surface on the back of the pin that can be "flipped" to show that painted section of pin surface on the front as well. Interesting side note: a flipper can spin but a spinner can not flip! many flippers are incorrectly refereed to as spinners. An example of a flipper would be Pin 8991: Disney Animation Legends: Tinker Bell - Little Pixy 1953[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Flocked[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin that is, or has an area of it that is fuzzy. An of a flocked pin would be: Pin 7953: Sulley with Fuzzy Belly.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Free-D[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Fastened rubber element on a pin for extra dimension. FREE D is an acronym for Fastened Rubber Element for ExtraDimension.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Guppy[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A child of a pin shark. A child who has been taught the value of pins and instructed on what kind of pins to look for with the sole intent of taking advantage of other pin traders for their parents profit or gain. These children usually only offer up ordinary core pins for trade, but will only want and except low LE's.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]GWP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Gift with Purchase usually referring to the free pins and maps given with a $15.00 purchase at the Disneyland Resort Parks[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Happy Pin Dance[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Often used on the Discussion Boards when a pin collector get a Holy Grail in a trade or a good deal. Used to share the joy of pin trading![/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]HG[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Every pin trader has at least one! This is "the" pin that you "must have" to complete a collection or ultimate trade. These pins are usually wanted by many people and are usually very limited editions or hard to find characters. These can also be as simple as a rack pin that is almost impossible to find. Each trader's HG is as individual as the trader is.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Holy Grail Pin[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Every pin trader has at least one! This is "the" pin that you "must have" to complete a collection or ultimate trade. These pins are usually wanted by many people and are usually very limited editions or hard to find characters. These can also be as simple as a rack pin that is almost impossible to find. Each trader's Holy Grail is as individual as the trader is.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]HTF[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Hard To Find[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]IMO or IMHO[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Discussion board abbreviation for "In my opinion" or "In my humble opinion"[/TD]
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[YoSoyAhPuch]

Part 2

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[TD]ISO[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]In Search Of ~ a term used by traders when looking for a certain pin to either buy or trade for.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]JDS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Japan Disney Store, also referred to as TDS[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Lanyard[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]The neck strap traders wear to display their pins. There are "standard" lanyards available at the different parks and some APlanyards either given or sold exclusively to Annual Passholders. There are even some LE lanyards from Disney events.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]LBE[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Little Brown or Little Bubble Envelope or the bubble mailers used to mail those wonderful pins[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]LE[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Limited Edition indicating that only a limited number of pins were made.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Lenticular[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin with 2 images on the pin that change back and forth as you tilt the pin. An example of this type of pin would be Pin 2937: Cruella De Vil Lenticular Diva Pin[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Light-Up[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]a pin that has lights in it that flash when a button on the back is pushed. An example could be Pin 5775: DCL 4th of July Fireworks.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]LMK[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Let Me Know ~ many people use this abbreviation when asking people to notify them if they are interested in a trade. Another version would be PLMK[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]LOL[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Discussion board abbreviation for "Laughing out loud"[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]M&P[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mickey and Pal Shop in Japan. It is an independent store that sells Disney merchandise under Disney license. The stores are throughout Japan,but are not located in Tokyo Disneyland.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MGM[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MK[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Magic Kingdom[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MHT[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mickey's Halloween Treat ~ The annual Halloween Hard Ticket event held at the DLR.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Mint[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin in "mint" condition is free of flaws, scratches or dings of any kind. It is considered to be a perfect pin.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MIB[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mint in Box - this pin is in mint condition and in its original box. Many of the Disney Gallery pins come in boxes as do many pin sets. Also see MIMB[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MIMB[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mint in mint box... a pin in excellent condition that comes in the box it was originally sold in, that is also in excellent condition. Also see MIB[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MM[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Magical Moments referring to pins sold at the Gallery Stores, usually a LE of 2000. May also indicate Memorable Moments pins sold at DL[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MNSSHP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MOC[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mint on Card indicating that the pin is in mint condition on its card with no "dings" or scratches[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MOMC[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mint on Mint Card indicating that the pin is in mint condition on a mint card with no bends, creases or "dings"[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MSEP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Main Street Electric Parade[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MTP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mickey's Trade Parade[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]MVMCP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Mystery Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]or "Surprise Pins" are pins that can be released at any time and without notice.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Newbie[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Someone new to the hobby of pin trading. People should be nice and helpful during any trades with newbies and children. Remember everyone was a newbie once and if the hobby is to continue to flourish, all experienced traders should take the time to make sure that the new trader/collector is aware of what they are trading away and what they are getting.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]NBC[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Nightmare Before Christmas[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]On Stage[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]When Cast Members are working with the public in person, on the phone or via email.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]ODPT[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]or odpt.com, which is the Official Disney Pin Trading Website. The name was recently changed to DisneyPins.com[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Open Edition Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Also known as Core, Open Stock, or Rack pins. These pins do not have an announced edition size. Many times you will find these are character or attraction pins. They are usually readily available on the racks and carts for a long time period.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Open Stock Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Also known as Core, Open Edition, or Rack pins. These pins do not have an announced edition size. Many times you will find these are character or attraction pins. They are usually readily available on the racks and carts for a long time period.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Photo Sample Pin[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]The photo sample has the same backstamp as the standard limited edition of 100 pins from Disney Auctions. The photo sample is basically a production sample sent separately from the limited edition 100 pins and used for internal processing of the item. Typically, the photo samples are only offered for auction when paired as a set with the original artwork.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Pinbag[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Specially designed bag to hold your pin collection or trader pins. Often these bags are soft sided, zip close, and contain many pages for displaying pins. You can also "create" your own pinbags by using a zippered notebook and pages made of CrazyFoam or other materials.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]PinPics[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A website ( http://www.pinpics.com/ ) that lists many Disney pins by name and number. This site is also used to find people that have pins to trade by using an automated Trade Assistant. You will often find people referring to pins by the PinPic numbers orPP# when trading or selling their pins.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]PINS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Purchase it Now Store from Disney Auctions, which sells Disney Pins at set prices. The pins are usually either LE 250, LE 500 or LE 1000. DA PINS folded in 2004.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Pinventory[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A list of the pins you currently own. Also a page on Dizpins.com with pin groupings.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]PLMK[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Please Let Me Know ~ many people use this abbreviation when asking people to notify them if they are interested in a trade. A shortened version would be LMK[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]PO[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Post Office[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]POH[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Piece of History Pins, which are pins released by WDW and contain "parts" of various rides or attractions from the resort.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]POM[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Pin of the Month referring to the Commemorative Edition pins from any of the Disney venues that are released one pin per month.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]PP#[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Numbers used by PinPics.com to refer to a particular Disney pin. A standardized number used by both traders and sellers.http://www.pinpics.com/[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]PTN[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Pin Trading Night, which usually refers to Disney sanctioned pin trading nights held at various locations on property.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]PTP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Pin Trader Pin referring to the CM pins released to CM to commemorate the start of Pin Trading at the various Disney Parks. The common elements of these pin include they usually are round, have a banner across the face and have a colored ring for a border.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Rack Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Also known as Core, Open Edition, or Open Stock pins. These pins do not have an announced edition size. Many times you will find these are character or attraction pins. They are usually readily available on the racks and carts for a long time period.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]RSP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]RSP Form or Random Selection Process Form is the method used to randomly pick the pins of your choice by preference during an (pin) event. Usually you fill in your selection of pins based on the order of preference and a computer then randomly selects the pins you will be allowed to purchase.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Scrapper[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Scrappers are pins that were made in the factories in China over the allotment made by Disney. Are they a Disney pin? Yes they are.. but they are pins over and above the allotment "ordered" by Disney. So in essence, they could be called illegally made Disney Pins. Sometimes when the "second run" of the pin is done, there are differences noted, but it can only be known comparing two pins side by side. These pins can also be classified as counterfeits.Also, if the pin is made for Disney, and there is some error or variation noted, the pin is "thrown on the floor" to be "discarded". Unfortunately, they are not discarded and those may be the pins you are seeing being sold. When a pin is made, a mold is used. For whatever reason, the mold is not destroyed, so these pins can be reproduced again. What is happening, is that some overseas factories are making more pins for individuals who ask for them.

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[TD="width: 17%"]Set[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Also called "Series" or "Complete Set," sets are a series of pins that go together. All of the pins have something in common. (Example: All the characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt Disney World Hat Series, Disneyland's International Mickey Series)[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Shark[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Any pin trader who knowingly takes unfair advantage of a less knowledgeable pin trader. Also, a pin trader who uses unfair practices to obtain more than his or her allotted share of Limited Edition or Special release pins.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Showcase or Showcase Annex[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Also know as the Annex. The main pin trading area in Disneyland. Located at the beginning of Main Street USA between the Mad Hatter and the Magic Shop.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Slider[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin that has a moveable part that can "slide" from one section of the pin front to another section of the pin front. An example of a slider pin would be Pin 6280: Mickey and Goofy Pin Trading Slider.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Spinner[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin that has a spinning mechanism that moves a part of the pin 360 degrees displaying the pin surface at all times. An example is the Pin 3985: Main Street Electrical Parade Farewell Spring 2001 (this is the PinPics number or PP# for reference)[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]SPT
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[TD="width: 83%"]Super Pin Trader or Super Trader They wear vests with approx. 75 pins on them. They will trade for any other Disney Pin that they already do not have on their vest. They also sometime turn their pin vest inside out and the pin you pick is the one you get in trade.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Surprise Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]or "Mystery Pins" are pins that can be released at any time and without notice.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]TA[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Trade Assistant. Pinpics assistant that helps pin collectors make trades with each other.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]Tank, the[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]The Disneyland Showcase Annex. The main trading place within the Disneyland Park. Said to be populated by Sharks but it really is a friendly pin trading place where all are welcome![/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]TDL[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Tokyo Disneyland[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]TDS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]The Disney Store, also referred to as DS This usually refers to the US Disney Stores.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]TDS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Tokyo Disney Store, also referred to as JDS[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]TDS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Tokyo DisneySea[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]TOP Pins[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Also called Artist Proof Pins[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]TTFN[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Computer or Discussion Board typing shortcut for Ta TA For Now[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]VHTF[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]A pin that is Very Hard To Find... Usually one that has a very low limited edition number or sells out extremely quickly.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]VIP[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Very Important Pin, VIP or Very Interesting Pin is used on the news page to single out a pin that is unique and/or interesting. Sometimes the moderators are unfamiliar with the pin and must research it's history.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]WDC[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]The Walt Disney Company[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]WDCC[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Walt Disney Classic Collection, consisting of mostly sculptures done in 3-D that brings the magic of Disney characters to life.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]WDI[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Walt Disney Imagineering[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]WDS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Walt Disney Studios Park at the Disneyland Resort Paris[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]WDW[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Walt Disney World[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]WOD[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]World of Disney The Disney Store located at Downtown Disney at both Florida and California, the two largest Disney Stores in the world. There is also a World of Disney Store in New York City located on 5th Avenue.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]WWOD[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]WWOD or Wonderful World of Disney. A Disney Sunday night program most recently brought back on ABC which airs Disney movies, such as Tarzan or the remake of old familiar classics like That Darn Cat. Pins of WWOD are usually in the shape of a TV with the image inside.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]WWOS[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]Wide World of Sports complex at Walt Disney World.[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]YOD[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]100 years of Disney pins available at the Disney Stores during the last few months of 2001. This set contains 99 "core" pins plus state pins. You can see the list of YOD pins on Dizpins.com[/TD]
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[TD="width: 17%"]YOM[/TD]
[TD="width: 83%"]YOM (Years of Magic) for Walt's 100 Years of Magic Birthday Celebration at DL and WDW[/TD]
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- http://www.dizpins.com/mmc/dizpindex.htm​

 

[YoSoyAhPuch]

One more thing. Sorry to spam your post Pixie!!!

Leaving References: Dizpins Reference Center​

Here is another useful remnant from the past. The Dizpins Reference Center. You all know of the DPF reference center, but what do you do when you trade with someone not part of DPF? How do you know that they are trustworthy? That is when you look them up on the Dizpins reference center:

http://www.rnrcollectables.com/referencemain.htm​

This is a great place to leave feedback for people that you may trade with via PinPics, DisneyPinPlace, Facebook, Instagram, anywhere! Even here. It never hurts to have too many positive trade/sell references. It helps you feel more secure about pin trading. Next time you make a trade or buy from someone, ask to see their Dizpins reference. If they don't have any, tell them about it, and offer to put up a reference once your transaction is over (and have them do it for you too!)

 

[unibear]

Thanks for the many abbreviations. I had no idea that FREE-D was an acronym!! I just thought they were ugly and a pain in the ...

 

[fordracing31]

Correct. I don't like it when its called a cell lol guess its because I am a projectionist and I have never heard it called that. A little fun fact, A frame consist of 4 sprocket holes and there are two ratios. Flat and scope (scope is widescreen and flat is full screen). So if you have a frame with a black strip on top and bottom you have a piece of scope film.

 

[pilcrow]

Wow, thanks for all the information! One small correction: World of Disney on 5th Avenue closed a few years back. A regular Disney Store opened in Times Square instead.

 

[PrinceAli]

THANK YOU!!!!!! I've been wanting to learn more of pin trading terminology or Pinformation lol. I mean I only started collecting Disney pins for about a year but didn't get into trading or LE until of October last year. Thanks to one of my friend who lives close to Disney and got me into the whole Disney pin addiction. I have a feeling I'll be sticking with this hobby for a while So this thread really means a lot to me and hopefully get to meet the older pin traders/veterans in the near future!

 

[jennisney]

Thanks for the info!!!

 

[Psycho Pixie]

One more thing. Sorry to spam your post Pixie!!!

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You are not spamming the post. you are doing EXACTLY what I hope others will do...

ADDING PINFORMATION.

 

[Tinkerboy]

Great resource guys.