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PIN & POP PIN & POP Site Announcements & Ideas

PIN & POP PIN & POP Site Announcements & Ideas
hopemax said:
So I see the Series page has been updated. My immediate issue is that the Default for this page is no longer sorted by Release Date, which I presume is the a preferred method for people to review pins in a Series. They want to see either the Newest or the Oldest, just as long as it goes in a sequential order. And in order to change to to a Release Date sort, you have to scroll all the way down the filter list, and then all the way back up to hit the apply filter button.
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Default sort should still be based on pin release date (newest release first). We have had some pins added that incorrectly had future release dates so (I think) these have been fixed.
 

Spring 2026 Updates​

Trader Approve - Extra Token Update​

At this time, we will NOT be taking an extra token for Trader Approve trades. We previously communicated that the May 2026 Trade Arcade would be the first event with an extra token charge for Trader Approve, which is more work for our staff as we have to take photos of the front and back of the pins and post them in the app for trader review. We're still working hard on our internal processes to improve the turn around time on trades and, based on conversations we've seen and been involved in, we're contemplating options that would customize the authentication experience for different trader experiences. This is what we're thinking...

1 Token for photos provided AND/OR 1 Token for Pin & Pop validation

Many of you feel comfortable reviewing and deciding on authenticity... or know there aren't any fakes of a specific pin and really just want validation on quality of the pin or confirmation that there a backer card included. In this instance, P&P would just provide the photos and let you decide (1 Token). Others that aren't as confident or would like us to review/verify could get that without needing photos (1 Token). There's a rarer group that want both P&P authentication AND photos to be provided (2 Tokens). It's similar to what we have now BUT it also give more choice for different pins or different types of traders. Hopefully everyone feels this is fair. It may take us a month or two to get this fully implemented.

Backer Cards​

We know backer cards are important to many so we're currently thinking through how to better surface if they're included or not. They aren't important to everyone so we need to figure out something that can work for all. We do recognize their importance to many traders and sellers though.

Thanks to everyone that continues to help us improve and thank you for your patience with us as we try to improve our turn-around time on Trade Arcades. We're growing, but still a small team of workers and volunteers that love pins!
 
So just for clarification. I see sort of 3 parts to the process.

1. A lot can be learned from touching and seeing a pin in person, which only the Kansas team can provide
2. Photos
3. Research

In this new scenario it would be 1 token for 2 OR 1+3? Or 1+2 or 1+3? 2 Tokens for 1+2+3.

Because I don't usually need #3, Research but I would definitely still want 1+2. If a pin feels and looks bad, but I've asked for a photo, would I only get a photo, or also a note that the pin feels and looks wrong?
 
Chris Nickols said:

Spring 2026 Updates​

Trader Approve - Extra Token Update​

At this time, we will NOT be taking an extra token for Trader Approve trades. We previously communicated that the May 2026 Trade Arcade would be the first event with an extra token charge for Trader Approve, which is more work for our staff as we have to take photos of the front and back of the pins and post them in the app for trader review. We're still working hard on our internal processes to improve the turn around time on trades and, based on conversations we've seen and been involved in, we're contemplating options that would customize the authentication experience for different trader experiences. This is what we're thinking...

1 Token for photos provided AND/OR 1 Token for Pin & Pop validation

Many of you feel comfortable reviewing and deciding on authenticity... or know there aren't any fakes of a specific pin and really just want validation on quality of the pin or confirmation that there a backer card included. In this instance, P&P would just provide the photos and let you decide (1 Token). Others that aren't as confident or would like us to review/verify could get that without needing photos (1 Token). There's a rarer group that want both P&P authentication AND photos to be provided (2 Tokens). It's similar to what we have now BUT it also give more choice for different pins or different types of traders. Hopefully everyone feels this is fair. It may take us a month or two to get this fully implemented.

Backer Cards​

We know backer cards are important to many so we're currently thinking through how to better surface if they're included or not. They aren't important to everyone so we need to figure out something that can work for all. We do recognize their importance to many traders and sellers though.

Thanks to everyone that continues to help us improve and thank you for your patience with us as we try to improve our turn-around time on Trade Arcades. We're growing, but still a small team of workers and volunteers that love pins!
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Hopefully that expedites the process with getting pins turned around in a quicker manner.

Perhaps a better defiinition of backer card can be given here. Yes, if there's a special backer with an LE pin of course include that. Will there be a penalty if a backer isn't included with a "Hidden Disney" pin or 'mystery set' that doesn't come with it's own backer?

Also question, those who send pins in within a week of end of Trade Arcade, have the auto approve in place, or pack pins as instructed - Is there a rebate, like at target for bringing your own shopping bag?
 
This new structure sounds as a wee bit confusing for me, but I personally wish I could set my preference by pin. If I am trading for a loungefly or other common OE pin, I am fine with auto approve for any pin that is authentic and doesn't have major flaws. All of these minor blemishes are making me crazy. If I can't see it without a magnifying glass or if the "flaw" can only be seen at certain angles, then I don't think of it as a blemish or flaw but a production imperfection that is just par for the course. I guess some people are looking for perfection, but I feel like there are a lot of pins that I would set to: auto approve authentic with minor blemishes. Now if the flaw is something that can clearly be seen without looking for it, I would definitely want to see a picture.

For the rarer LE pins, I would be pickier, especially if they are potential traders, so I would set my approve preferences a little higher. But being able to auto approve minor blemishes should speed up the process for those of us who are not seeking absolute perfection.

And on that note, I would love to be able to get a note when I go to trade with people who frequently decline pins for these minor blemishes. So if I am offered a pin by this person in the future, or I want to offer something on their table, I get a little warning: This person frequently declines pins for minor blemishes. Why waste all our time?

All that said, I feel like there needs to be a blemish rating system from minor (production imperfections that are only noticeable when searching for it or using a magnifiying glass) to major (can clearly be seen without looking). I think that gets to a grading system similar to what @ViciousLady mentioned.
 
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