Hello from East TN!

[Briggsmm]

Hi everyone!

I’m new here—just joined yesterday! I started my pin collecting journey in December 2023 during a magical family trip to Disney World.

My collection focuses on some of my favorite themes: Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Hocus Pocus, and festival pins. We especially love mystery boxes; they add an element of surprise that the grand littles really enjoy!

I’m eager to learn more about the world of pin collecting, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and find out about any trading events happening near me. If anyone has tips for a newbie or knows of great events, I’d love to hear from you!

Looking forward to diving in and meeting everyone!

Happy collecting!

 

[Sithathoriunet]

Welcome! I love mystery pins, too! I'm currently working on the Hercules vase set and the Epcot 30th anniversary set with Figment.

 

[TheMickeyMouseRules]

Welcome!

There is definitely a value added to opening mystery boxes. My daughter and I used to to that together also... when she was younger.

 

[firechief18]

Welcome to the forum. Read up on the forum on how to spot scrapper pins. Feel free to ask if you have questions.

 

[soldmypants4pins]

Mystery boxes are a blast! Other than thru can be addicting sometimes lol!

 

[momin.ator]

I love mystery pins too. It's so much fun to guess what you are going to get. Welcome.

 

[Briggsmm]

Welcome to the forum. Read up on the forum on how to spot scrapper pins. Feel free to ask if you have questions.

Yes, I will be sure to do so. I'm not too good at spotting them.

 

[firechief18]

Yes, I will be sure to do so. I'm not too good at spotting them.

None of us were when we started. Even now sometimes in a hurry or poor lighting we can get a scrapper by mistake.

 

[Ajk]

Welcome to the forum and collecting!