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New Pin Collecter excited!

I was just reading up on the difference between scrappers and real pins, so I appreciate that advice. I collect Genie, but we just started dabbling in the mystery sets. It’s quite an addicting hobby but we love it. Wife is all over villains right now. [mention]firechief18 [/mention] what do you guys collect?


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Welcome to the forum!
Being close to WDW you're well positioned to get access to good pins for both your collections as well as for trading. New releases are on Tuesdays.
 
I’ve read about that. Unfortunately I work Monday through Friday so I can’t get to Disney without taking time off. Unless they sell online?


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I collect Stitch, First Responder (Firefighter/Police/Military/Security), 7 Dwarfs, Star Wars. My wife collects Carousels and Dragons.
 
firechief18 said:
I collect Stitch, First Responder (Firefighter/Police/Military/Security), 7 Dwarfs, Star Wars. My wife collects Carousels and Dragons.
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My wife also collects stitch. We just got a couple of those PinGoPro Stitch LE Saturday afternoon.

Also I figured the first responder part from Fire Chief. I’m a Paramedic Division Chief.


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Hi ya, welcome to the fun new rabbit hole of pin trading and collecting! Love that you and your wife have joined the fun. It's a great community here on the Forum and lots of folks, including myself, are more than happy to help answer questions or trade with you when you feel ready. As a family, we collect a little of everything and love looking at people's collections. Looking forward to seeing how your collection grows!
 

I appreciate that [mention]dznycrzyfmly [/mention]! We aren’t quite there for trading yet as I don’t really have enough pins I’d feel comfortable trading but I’m always looking for more information!


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Welcome. I'm also a lover of mystery boxes/bags!
One thing that helped me was joining a site like Pin & Pop and entering the pins I had. I started collecting Disney Pixie Plush and Munchlings at the same time, and it did not take long for me to get confused on what I had vs what I needed. The duplicate pins from the blind boxes can add up, so it can also help keep track of your traders.
 
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Not this weekend.

1. I don’t even know about a pin event this weekend. Where do I find pin events?

2. We’re in Hilton Head for a week so I won’t be back until next week.


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Oh we love Hilton Head! If you go to the menu bar you’ll see a tab for events! That will show pin events across the U.S.
 
Hi and Welcome! The best way to learn is by asking questions. Remember that the most experienced pin trader was new at one point; if you want to know, ask away and we'll do our best to answer it for you.

In the meantime, if you come across a pin you can't identify, try posting it Help me Identify This Pin!
If you come across a pin of, shall we say, questionable authenticity, post it Pin Comparison

When posting pins for identification purposes, please take pictures of both the front and back of the pin, close enough to see the details, with a minimum of glare/shine/reflection from the camera.
 

I appreciate that! I think I’m worried about asking too many questions, knowing very well that everyone started by asking questions as well, but still feel like I’d become bothersome.

I definitely appreciate the advice though as I continue through this wonderful journey of pin collecting!


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Honestly, we need more people simply asking questions to help drive discussion. I've been thinking about starting a AMA style thread, but for anyone to answer. But I also didn't want to start a thread that only got a few replies.

Welcome to the forum!
 
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