Something to help fight scrappers/counterfeiters/bootleggers/sharks?

[DoomScarf]

I'm relatively new to the whole pin trading business but I've done some reading up on things like scrappers and to be wary of them, especially when buying online.

I was thinking, perhaps if Disney themselves put up information on the matter of scrappers and sharks and the like both on their website and in the parks (posters? leaflets?) then that would make people more aware of these things.

What are your thoughts? If Disney hasn't already done something like this, should we suggest the idea to them?

 

[tiggermickey]

I will see what SCOOP says on facebook...hes the one to go to at WDW!

 

[TheHapaOne]

not something disney would do imo...They don't want to ruin the overall vibe of the part

 

[DoomScarf]

I will see what SCOOP says on facebook...hes the one to go to at WDW!

SCOOP?

not something disney would do imo...They don't want to ruin the overall vibe of the part

Good point there, I could see how it might hurt the park's vibe.

 

[tiggermickey]

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/event?id=3411

Heres Scoops Info!

and my profile has a pic as well

 

[DoomScarf]

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/event?id=3411

Heres Scoops Info!

and my profile has a pic as well

Hehe, alright. Let him know of the idea. I'd like to know what he thinks. Could you link to his Facebook too?

 

[tiggermickey]

Hi
I wrote to thank him for my pin.and invited him to join us herecross your fingers..maybe he will
Judy

 

[DoomScarf]

Hi
I wrote to thank him for my pin.and invited him to join us herecross your fingers..maybe he will
Judy

What pin did you receive from him? I've never been to WDW/DLR but it'd great to see someone who works at either place on this forum.

 

[tiggermickey]

I recieved this one,Scoop ZAPPED me with it:
Pin 50066: WDW - Cast Pin Trading Award 2006 - Top Dog Pin Trader (Stitch)

Through a very dear friend of mine..who just recently go back from WDW..she got one too

 

[DoomScarf]

I recieved this one,Scoop ZAPPED me with it:
Pin 50066: WDW - Cast Pin Trading Award 2006 - Top Dog Pin Trader (Stitch)

Through a very dear friend of mine..who just recently go back from WDW..she got one too

So even Cast Members and the like can do the whole "zapping" thing then? P: I'll have to try it myself sometime.

Side note, that's a pretty awesome pin.

 

[tiggermickey]

Well..Scoop gave it to her to give to me...So I say I was zapped

 

[DoomScarf]

Well..Scoop gave it to her to give to me...So I say I was zapped

That's what I meant. And did the DPF header just change? :s

 

[Gloomy]

It's a nice idea, but Disney would never portray their brand in this light. They're not going to admit, "Here's a problem we're not spending the money or time to fix."

 

[DoomScarf]

It's a nice idea, but Disney would never portray their brand in this light. They're not going to admit, "Here's a problem we're not spending the money or time to fix."

Shame really...