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What is the rarest Hidden Mickey pin?
In terms of rarity, the Dream Jeweled Mickey is one of the rarest Disney pins ever made and a collector’s dream item. It’s packed full of special features that add to the pin’s value. Each of the three pins has 130 precious gems including garnets, black sapphires and real diamonds.
How can you tell if a Disney pin is rare?
If you happen upon a silver pin (without any color), you have found a rare Disney pin. These colorless pins are called ‘Chaser’ pins, are only traded by cast members! While not as rare as the ‘Completer’ pin, a ‘Chaser’ pin can only be received through trading!
How do you find Hidden Mickey pins?
Where can I find Hidden Mickey Pins? Hidden Mickey Pins are available for trade at Disney Parks and Resorts through Disney Cast Members. Disney Cast Members typically display these pins on pin lanyards. Hidden Mickey Pins can also be found in selected Disney Shops located on pin boards or inside pin trading books.
Can you buy Hidden Mickey pins?
Yes. Select Hidden Mickey pins are available for sale via a Hidden Mickey Mystery Pouch. Disney Cast Members will continue using Hidden Mickey pins to trade with Guests.
Do Disney pins increase in value?
It is an officially supported hobby promoted by Disney. Pins do rise in value and some have commanded over $2,000 in private and public sales on the secondary market, which too this day remains vibrant and active. 2) Pins should be undamaged and in good condition and a trade should not include money, gifts or receipts.
Does Disney trade fake pins?
These probably aren’t pins you’ll want to keep for your collection, but they’re a perfect starter set for trading. If you buy from other sellers, keep in mind that the pins you buy might be “scrappers,” which are legitimate pins for trading, but are like factory seconds or production overruns.
What is a chaser Disney pin?
A chaser is basically a pin released with some form of variation to the original pin design, that are more limited in numbers, and more difficult to get. For example, the Pixar mystery pins….each set of 4 has a chaser set featuring the same picture, but with a variation to the regular limited release pins.
What does a blue name tag mean at Disney World?
Cast Members wearing a blue name tag have earned the prestigious Walt Disney Legacy Award, specifically reserved for employees who have done an exceptional job executing Disney’s mission to dream, create, and inspire.
Can you trade Disney Store pins?
Whether to trade is your choice; cast members must agree to trade any official Disney pin you request. Pin trading is intended to be free; you should never pay to trade a Disney pin. The only pins cast members will not trade are award or service pins and personalized name pins.
What is a scrapper Disney pin?
A scrapper pin is a pin that was made by an official Disney factory/manufacturer but did not make quality control. Hence the name scrapper. These pins were meant to be scrapped but the factories decided to keep them and sell them (illegally) On eBay and other unofficial websites.
What are the best Disney pins to collect?
Top 10 Favorite Disney Pins Released in 2021
- Old Hollywood Mickey and Friends Open Edition.
- Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Open Edition Mystery Pins.
- Mothers Day Limited Edition Frame Pins.
- Starbucks Walt Disney World Open Edition Pin Set.
How do you tell if Hidden Mickey pins are fake?
Spotting Fake Disney Pins
- Check the pin with a magnet.
- Move the pin under a light source.
- Mickey Waffling needs to extend past the edge of the pin.
- Mickey Waffling needs to be complete.
- Edges should be smooth.
- Fake pins have a different sound.
- The weight of the pin.
- Two nubs by the pin post.
What are scrapper Disney pins?
What does a green Disney ID mean?
Green is operating participant, so people like kodak photo takers and people who work in downtown disney shops like wetzels pretzels have them. Everyone who works on property who isn’t employed by disney. Blue is salaried managment.
Do you get to keep your Disney name tag?
Disney, preferred that everyone just call him ‘Walt’. CP Moment #1: Disney name tags! Cast members get to keep their name tag forever. If you work for Disney Parks long enough, you could accumulate 5 – 6 different name tags in different styles celebrating park anniversaries, new slogans, etc.