PIN ID What database you search to find pins.

[Ladygandalf]

Brown bear head with Green top hat, has Hidden Mickey Black mark on hat rim. What database do you use to search for them?

 

[Poohlady5]

Is it this one? Or close to this style?


I use Pinpics.com for reference.
I think other data bases that people use are Pin and Pop and (I think this is the name) Pin Trading Base


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[momin.ator]

Pinpics mostly

 

[Ladygandalf]

Is it this one? Or close to this style?


I use Pinpics.com for reference.
I think other data bases that people use are Pin and Pop and (I think this is the name) Pin Trading Base


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That is it, Yes Pinpics is one I was using but every description I typed did not come up with one. Not realized it was Alice in Wonderland. Thanks for your help. Got a grab bag of pins for $1.00 each and so far out of12 I checked there is 2 fakes so far. Not bad and I will be keeping the fakes also to show differences. Just will trade real ones when I get doubles. Thanks

 

[Sithathoriunet]

My Pin Central is another database that can be handy for searching, though the photos usually aren't as high quality as the ones on PinPics or Pin & Pop.

 

[Ajk]

When using pinpics, check the box to include description for more coverage.

 

[starry_solo]

lots of databases
Pin Trading Database
Pin & Pop
PinPics
My Pin Central
Disney PinVentory

there was a database that was app based at one point, not sure if it's still around.

But that's the Mad Hatter's Hat on Duffy the Bear.

 

[Ladygandalf]

My Pin Central is another database that can be handy for searching, though the photos usually aren't as high quality as the ones on PinPics or Pin & Pop.

Thanks always looking for all info I can get.

 

[Ladygandalf]

When using pinpics, check the box to include description for more coverage.

I did, very helpful, also helpfu; on some is counterfeit ones.

 

[starry_solo]

BTW, for most places that you are getting pins for $1/pin, those are all fake / counterfeit / scrappers.

 

[Ladygandalf]

BTW, for most places that you are getting pins for $1/pin, those are all fake / counterfeit / scrappers.

I only started and the first batch I got I am still checking on. So far checked and out of 15 I found out that 3 are fake. Finding that some are hard to find them in databases when a lot of key words that you use don't bring anything up. For instance I have a one that looks like a red hat with a white flower on stem on top and can not find it, used all the description words. Just trying other databases now.

 

[hopemax]

Usually that description equates
To “Minnie’s Hat”

 

[Ladygandalf]

Usually that description equates
To “Minnie’s Hat”

Thanks found it.

 

[TheMickeyMouseRules]

there was a database that was app based at one point, not sure if it's still around.

The collectiblepintrader web site database is also the internet version of the app. In the app store its also "collectible pintrader". Its a nice app... with only 20,000 pins its far from complete. It can be helpful for tracking recent mystery pins tho.

 

[Jabberwocky]

As noted previously, if you got a grab bag of $1 pins and they include that Duffy and Minnie's hat, it's 99% likely junk.

If you want real pins to trade with, don't buy grab bags like that. Buy from actual traders liquidating their personal collections. You may have to pay a little more but at least you get real pins.

 

[TheMickeyMouseRules]

As noted previously, if you got a grab bag of $1 pins and they include that Duffy and Minnie's hat, it's 99% likely junk.

If you want real pins to trade with, don't buy grab bags like that. Buy from actual traders liquidating their personal collections. You may have to pay a little more but at least you get real pins.

This was my first thought also. Unfortunately, easy to find deals like this are usually not full of any quantity of real disney pins. Most of us start here tho. I know I started with the cheap scrap of lots on eBay. But I learned and now won't buy these.

There are definitely ways to find legit park traders at a low price. It might just take a bit more effort.