17. Disney Pin Trading with Sarah Sterling

Pin pals Jessica and Melanie geek out about all things Disney Pin Trading with their special guest: vlogger and Disney superfan Sarah Sterling! Not only is Sarah a pin trading aficionado, but as a former Disneyland Resort Cast Member she had an insider look at pin trading at the parks. She shares her insights on trading etiquette, rare pins, how to spot fakes, where to find Disney pins outside of the theme parks, and more. Jess and Mel also discuss the origins of Disney Pin Trading and the expansion of the phenomenon across the globe over the program's 20-year history. Plus, why was pin trading banned at Tokyo Disney Resort? Listen to find out!

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SOURCES for this episode:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/pin-trading-to-end-in-tokyo-feb-28th.157742/

https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Disney_Pin_Trading

https://disney.go.com/eventservices/whatispintrading.html 

https://disneynerds.com/2019/06/29/places-to-trade-and-collect-pins/

https://disneynerds.com/2017/07/25/pin-trading-201-aloha-aulani-with-pins/

https://disneypinsblog.com/pin-trading-fun-day-2020-pin-releases-at-shanghai-disneyland/

https://www.disneytouristblog.com/pin-trading/comment-page-5/

https://medium.com/@chipanddalepins/disney-pin-trading-in-tokyo-4f962c1b19a

https://www.pintrader.club/articles/8-tips-for-pin-trading-at-disneyland-paris/#:~:text=You%20can%20trade%20pins%20with,offering%20is%20very%20obviously%20fake

http://onceuponacruise.net/7-pin-trading-tips-disney-cruise-line/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKvPEeXlew8