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| Pin Etiquette |
If you are an experienced pin collector or a relative new comer to the hobby, you have asked the question. “Is there such a thing as etiquette in pin trading?” The simple answer is an unequivocal YES. Etiquette is what keeps people in the hobby and the lack there of is what gets people out of the hobby.
Simply put there are some do’s and don’ts in this hobby. If you live by the following simple rules you will find that the pin gods will smile on you and light your way. Just remember great karma is a great thing and bad karma sucks and can follow you around for a long time. |
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Do:
• Always help the new comer to the hobby, particularly the younger ones because they will be our flag bearers in the future.
• Always be honest. You’ll sleep better.
• Display your pins in a way that they are easy to access and show off.
• Only show your traders and try not to show ones you’re not prepared to part with. No one likes a tease or a bragger.
• Try to trade for a pin you want when it presents itself. You never know when you’ll see that pin again.
• Respond to every email query.
• Always be polite. If you’re not you give all pin collectors and bad name.
• Always try to educate with every opportunity.
• Pin trading is a great way to meet people. Try to be friendly. You never know how life long friends you can make in this hobby.
• Most importantly HAVE FUN!!!!
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Don’t:
• Never trade a pin you know is a counterfeit pin without informing the unsuspecting trading partner. BAD FORM. Remember that karma thing.
• Trade with a youngster who doesn’t know the value of what he or she has.
• Interrupt a trade in progress.
• Being overly aggressive.
• If you have multiple pins to trade show them all at once.
• Being rude.
• Trade with someone you think might be a questionable trader.
• Being overly enthusiastic when you see a pin you really want. You’ll be at a disadvantage.
• Displaying pins you have no intention of trading. That teasing bragger thing.
• Go crazy if you are a novice especially if going after costly items you don’t know little about.
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Remember, if you don’t know always ask a more experienced trader collector. Their input can prove invaluable.
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