Scrappers/counterfeit pins

[Kikimyste]

So i have a pixar studio inside out pin set that i bought on the way and since im new to pin collecting and this is the first time spending a large amount of money on pins, id like to ensure the pins i purchased are legitimate.

With that said, are there any ways i can tell the difference in real/fake pins in general?

Also, is there a source that i can use to see a real version of my pins to use as a comparison?

 

[bookhugger]

I don't think those have been faked

 

[pinbum]

PinPics is a great place to go.

 

[LuvSimba]

Be careful with pinpics. Their fakes and scrapper information isn't always reliable.

With that said, it's tough to know weather a pin has a fake of it out there or not. It's always good to keep your eyes open on ebay to see if a certain pin is listed in multiples and sold a lot (more than the edition size).

 

[Jabberwocky]

Be careful with pinpics. Their fakes and scrapper information isn't always reliable.

Understatement. There are hundreds, if not thousands of pins missing counterfeit warnings on their site.

 

[Kikimyste]

Understatement. There are hundreds, if not thousands of pins missing counterfeit warnings on their site.

Any tips on how to check if these pins im getting are real?

 

[McMorgan]

Kiki, have you had a chance to check out the Pin Comparison forum on here? It has several stickied threads that really helped me know what to look for to try and determine if a pin is authentic. Several threads also have pictures that are very helpful. Good luck! Scrappers and counterfeit pins still intimidate me. :/

 

[Jabberwocky]

Any tips on how to check if these pins im getting are real?

As has always been the case, the only way to guarantee you have authentic pins are to buy them directly from Disney or get them from someone you trust you got them directly from Disney. Otherwise, it is ALWAYS a risk.

 

[Kikimyste]

As has always been the case, the only way to guarantee you have authentic pins are to buy them directly from Disney or get them from someone you trust you got them directly from Disney. Otherwise, it is ALWAYS a risk.

Yeah i understand that, im just trying to find things to look for in general to become more knowledgeable when i have a fake.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Yeah i understand that, im just trying to find things to look for in general to become more knowledgeable when i have a fake.

Weight, color, back stamp/borders, source, frequency of appearance for sale on eBay are the general factors. But I wouldn't trust most of what's for sale on eBay or social media unless you know the person you are buying from got it directly from Disney.