We're sad to announce that Pin Trader Club will be shutting down on the 26th January, along with our social media accounts. We want to thank our amazing community and the people who have supported us from the get go (you know who you are!) but unfortunately the site never really took hold and we can't justify the time and money it takes to run the community properly. From later today, we won't be accepting any new signups onto the site, and we won't be allowing any new pins, articles, or events to be added. On the 26th of January the site will be completely turned off. We wanted to give pe ..read more

Get ready for the thrill of the hunt if you haven't tried Disney pin trading yet! However, the main condition for successful trading is the ability to invest effectively. Here are some tips on cost-saving pins that will help you make a profit from this business. But be warned! Disney pin trading might just become an obsession... in the magical Disney way! #1 Look for discounts Disney never puts things on sale or clearance in the parks, so you will pay the price you see while it is in the parks. However, Disney removes specialty-seasonal or discontinued merchandise and sends them to the Disney ..read more

We are super happy to share PinTraderClub was featured in an article in the Belfast Telegraph. Two weeks ago, funnily enough whilst we were in Disneyland Paris, our friend Megan reached out to say Northern Irish folk were wanted for an article being written about local folk who love Disney. I was more than happy to answer some questions about my love of Disney, and of course my love of pin trading (and this website!). It is always good to get our name out there, the more the community grows, the more useful it is for everyone! The article as it appeared in the Belfast Telegraph ..read more

One of the more common comments or concerns people share when they know I go on lots of Disney holidays is "isn't Disney really busy?" or "I'd love to go, but it is way too many people". There is no getting away from the fact that yes, going on Disney holidays will involve lots of people, they are some of the best theme parks in the world, enjoyed by thousands of thousands of people daily. Disneyland Paris is no exception. So lets talk about the best time to go to avoid crowds, and you don't have to take my word for it, I've asked three Disneyland Paris experts to chime in with their opinio ..read more

I'm often asked for advice by friends and family about what I'd recommend doing in Walt Disney World. Giving advice is hard because what you love someone else may hate, but I thought it would be an excellent excuse to write down everything I personally love doing in Walt Disney World. Warning, this is a long read, I think I've done a good job of splitting up the sections. But if you are looking for my opinion on a specific ride or experience, you might want to do a quick page search. If I haven't covered something leave a comment below and if I have an opinion, I will share it! I will be ke ..read more

Disney pins have become increasingly popular over the years, and with their popularity comes a hefty price tag. Many collectors and enthusiasts wonder why Disney pins are so expensive; several factors contribute to their high cost. In this article, we will be talking about new pins. The reasons why second-hand pins can be so expensive deserve an article all to themselves! Because some Disney pins are expensive, there is a large market for fake pins (also called scrappers). We have an article about spotting fake Disney pins if you're interested.  Limited edition releases Limited editio ..read more

As we all know, Disney pins are a popular souvenir and collectable for many Disney fans. These small but precious items can bring joy and magic to any trip, but it's essential to keep them safe and secure during travel. Whether you're flying or driving to your next Disney destination, here are some things to remember when travelling with Disney pins. Safely store your pins One of the most important things to consider when travelling with Disney pins is how to store them safely. You don't want to lose or damage your pins during transit, so make sure to store them in a secure location. You ca ..read more

I've been playing with Chat GPT recently, not for any specific reason but just to have a bit of a working knowledge of it. My day job is in tech so you can imagine this is a bit of a hot topic. We all know the real power of AI is in making Disney fans smile. So without further ado I wanted to share four limericks that Chat GPT came up with on the subject of Disney pins. I think my favourite is the last one, I love that it is on first-name terms with Timothy Q. Mouse Mickey There once was a pin with Mickey, That collectors thought was quite tricky, It had a small dent, But they still spent ..read more

I am now the proud owner of a pin backpack from It's My Obsession. One of these lovely yellow ones, to be precise. In this article, I'm going to review the bag. Now I have to say upfront, we were given this bag precisely so we could review and advertise it. Those of you that know me, know that I'm not going to lie about something just because money is involved. Still, I'd feel weird if I didn't disclose something! Now, onto the review! Which I've turned into a video if you prefer watching over reading. First of all, what did we get? Our lovely yellow ITA pin backpack from It's My Obs ..read more

Today we're chatting with Kyle who started and runs It's My Obsession, a company specialising in, amongst other things, awesome pin bags. Check out their website and give them a follow on Instagram. Also, as a proud owner of one of their ITA bags, which I've reviewed, check out our review of It's My Obsession's pin backpack! Let's start by talking about you, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Kyle and I grew up in Houston, Texas. I graduated from an art college with a degree in Photography. In my downtime, I love playing games, making my art, and travelling. Kyle fro ..read more