Disney pin enthusiasts who aren't able to interact with other pin collectors on a regular basis can still enjoy the thrill of trading their less-desirable pins for other great Disney pins. By registering their pins at PinPics.com, collectors can virtually meet other pin enthusiasts and possibly find the pin of their dreams.
The first step to trading pins at PinPics is to create an online profile. This profile includes the traditional user name and password, as well as a listing of Disney pins. Pins are listed into as many as three categories: pins that the collector owns, pins that the collector owns and would be willing to trade, and pins that the collector would like to own. Because PinPics already has pictures of so many pins, the collector may not have to upload any pictures. However, he should be accurate in describing the condition of his pin.
After a collector's profile is up and running, he simply has to find someone whose pin wish list coordinates with him. PinPics will send a "trade request" email to every user that has a pin available that meets another collector's wishes. The owner of the desired pin then has the responsibility of responding that he is or is not interested in a trade.
If both parties want to make a trade, the next step is hammering out the details of the trade. Each participant in the trade will want to make sure that he understands what he is giving up, as well as what he is receiving in return. The participants should also come to an agreement on the shipping method they will each use to get the Disney pins to their new homes.
Getting the pin ready to ship is a very important component in a successful online trade. No pin collector wants to anticipate the arrival of his new pin and then find that it was damaged during shipping. Pins should be wrapped in bubble wrap or packaged in a hard box to protect them from any damage. Envelopes lined with bubble wrap are another easy alternative for safely transporting Disney pins.
When there is a relatively new trader involved in a potential transaction, the traders may elect to involve a third party, or moderator, in their trade. In this instance, the participants elect to ship both of their pins to an impartial person. That person will verify that each pin meets the expectations that were set out in the trade agreement before sending the pins on to their new owners. The traders will, of course, want to reimburse their moderator for any postage costs he will run into.
Good communication is vital to any pin trading that is instigated online. Traders should accurately describe their pins and ship their pins when they say they will. In the event of a delay, a quick email letting the other party know that the shipment went out late will allay any misapprehensions about the dangers of trading Disney pins online.
