QUESTION Pins someone is offering me

[Skylinebgrd]

So someone local to me is selling pins and offered these to me. $350.

Is there anything here you see that I should be worried about? I’ve done some research so far and they look to be good pins. The mali with the jewels is throwing me off as the jewels are a different color than what I’m seeing online. Is there anything else anyone sees that I should be paying better attention to? Fakes? Anything that would be a fantastic find?

I appreciate everyone’s help as I’m still learning!

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[momin.ator]

Some of those have definitely been counterfeited. Did you figure out how much you are paying per pin?
How many are LE?

 

[Skylinebgrd]

Some of those have definitely been counterfeited. Did you figure out how much you are paying per pin?
How many are LE?

$6.03 a pin.

No clue what, if any, are LE. I can only go by the photos he’s provided for now until I get back to Florida.


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[TheMickeyMouseRules]

In general/as a whole nothing is calling out to me to avoid this lot. There may be a few fakes/scrap (maybe Mickey sitting in pink, Stitch as yoda), but the lot does not seem to scream 'avoid'. 6.03/pin probably isn't great, but not bad. Perhaps an average price.

Thinking most are OEs, maybe some LRs...

The jeweled Maleficent... I know absolutely nothing about this pin. Would have to research.

 

[Skylinebgrd]

In general/as a whole nothing is calling out to me to avoid this lot. There may be a few fakes/scrap (maybe Mickey sitting in pink, Stitch as yoda), but the lot does not seem to scream 'avoid'. 6.03/pin probably isn't great, but not bad. Perhaps an average price.

Thinking most are OEs, maybe some LRs...

The jeweled Maleficent... I know absolutely nothing about this pin. Would have to research.

I appreciate that.

I’m going to try and grab it around $5 a pin or so as I feel that’s a relatively fair offer just in case. But want to do more research before I make the offer.

Thanks!


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[momin.ator]

The jeweled Maleficent is PinPics 57109

 

[Skylinebgrd]

The jeweled Maleficent is PinPics 57109

Thanks. I guess I’m second guessing the color of the jewels but photos can always be misleading. Going to meet up with him when I get back from Hilton Head and take a look at the pins in person


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[TheMickeyMouseRules]

Actually touching pins help with identifying fakes. Rough edges is not good. There is also a weight to legit pins. Usually there is a 'heaviness' for the size. Light weight = not good IMO.

 

[momin.ator]

Actually touching pins help with identifying fakes. Rough edges is not good. There is also a weight to legit pins. Usually there is a 'heaviness' for the size. Light weight = not good IMO.

I agree. You can just feel the difference.

 

[Skylinebgrd]

I agree. You can just feel the difference.

I can’t wait until I get to that point where I can just feel the difference.


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