Look out, Pin Traders

Not Afraid · 05-12-2011, 08:18 PM

I'm wondering what took someone so long to a) think of this and b) get caught.

Alex · 05-12-2011, 08:44 PM

I knew of someone who was making fakes 8 years ago so I think the answer to a) is "it didn't take long at all."

Can't answer for B.

RStar · 05-12-2011, 09:11 PM

I had heard it was happening, but I have no idea how to tell the real ones from the fake. I just get most of mine (the very few I do buy) from Disney itself so I know they are real.

CoasterMatt · 05-12-2011, 09:23 PM

Sounds like a Goofy scheme to me.

Moonliner · 05-13-2011, 07:04 AM

Anytime a popular item's market value greatly exceeds it's manufacturing cost you can pretty much expect to see fakes.

Pins, Baseball cards, Autographs, etc...

cirquelover · 05-13-2011, 08:03 AM

I'd heard people talk about counterfit pins and other Disney merchandise. It sounds like they made a heck of a lot of money!

DreadPirateRoberts · 05-13-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RStar

I just get most of mine (the very few I do buy) from Disney itself so I know they are real.

You could trade a fake one with a CM. Anyone who consequently trades with that CM has the possibility of getting a fake.

Kevy Baby · 05-13-2011, 06:31 PM

I solve the problem altogether by not even getting involved in pins. I don't begrudge those who do, but that is one hobby I don't really get.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-13-2011, 07:04 PM

The intercepted shipment was 150 pounds worth of pins - that's about two vests worth!

RStar · 05-14-2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

You could trade a fake one with a CM. Anyone who consequently trades with that CM has the possibility of getting a fake.

Wait, are you suggesting that I will trade a fake pin to a CM?

I don't even bother with the trading at all. I hope that the fake ones don't make it onto the Disney racks.

05-12-2011, 08:18 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Look out, Pin Traders I'm wondering what took someone so long to a) think of this and b) get caught.
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05-12-2011, 08:44 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I knew of someone who was making fakes 8 years ago so I think the answer to a) is "it didn't take long at all." Can't answer for B.
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I had heard it was happening, but I have no idea how to tell the real ones from the fake. I just get most of mine (the very few I do buy) from Disney itself so I know they are real. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Sounds like a Goofy scheme to me. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Anytime a popular item's market value greatly exceeds it's manufacturing cost you can pretty much expect to see fakes. Pins, Baseball cards, Autographs, etc... __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	I'd heard people talk about counterfit pins and other Disney merchandise. It sounds like they made a heck of a lot of money!
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I solve the problem altogether by not even getting involved in pins. I don't begrudge those who do, but that is one hobby I don't really get. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	The intercepted shipment was 150 pounds worth of pins - that's about two vests worth! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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