QUESTION Trusted sites to buy?

Hello all,

I had a question regarding where I could buy authentic Disney pins when I'm not at the parks. I've done some research and the sites I've found are the following. Can anyone else recommend anything to me or if I'm missing anything? Thank you in advance!

- Sites:
Disney Official Store
Disney Pins Blog
Your WDW Store

- Tracking:
Currently using Pin and Pop
I also reference Pin Pics

I'm trying to stay away from Ebay and Amazon altogether, as my past experience with sports pins has proven too many fakes on there. Please let me know if you have any other suggestions!

There are also officially licensed Disney pins on the Loungefly & BoxLunch websites. I like the PALM (Pin a la Mode) Disney pins. ArtLand pins are really expensive, but beautiful.

Sithathoriunet said:

There are also officially licensed Disney pins on the Loungefly & BoxLunch websites. I like the PALM (Pin a la Mode) Disney pins. ArtLand pins are really expensive, but beautiful.

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Great! I wasn't aware of these before! Thank you for the information.

You can always check the sales thread here.

Depending on where you are located going into Boxlunch and Hot Topic stores is a fun option (they are nationwide.) I find Boxlunches and Hot Topic stores where ever I am and have time to spare. Boxlunch stores are also doing a limited trial of in store trading (although Boxlunch pin boards may not be a good source to avoid fakes... as is the case with most pin boards. Mentioning because of the possible additional fun factor.)

additional licensed sellers:
krakenpintrade.com
figpin.com
gamestop (sometimes) (online and in stores)
five below (sometimes) (never shopped them online, but maybe online?)
loungefly.com

We have a thread on here… or used to, it has been compiled into a guide.

TheMickeyMouseRules said:

Depending on where you are located going into Boxlunch and Hot Topic stores is a fun option (they are nationwide.) I find Boxlunches and Hot Topic stores where ever I am and have time to spare. Boxlunch stores are also doing a limited trial of in store trading (although Boxlunch pin boards may not be a good source to avoid fakes... as is the case with most pin boards. Mentioning because of the possible additional fun factor.)

additional licensed sellers:
krakenpintrade.com

Loungefly, Disney, Star Wars, Hello Kitty Backpacks, Wallets, Bags

Modern Pinup

www.modernpinup.com

figpin.com
gamestop (sometimes) (online and in stores)
five below (sometimes) (never shopped them online, but maybe online?)
loungefly.com

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Wow, I would have never guessed that Five Below carried some! This is great. Thank you!

Mcgilligan said:

We have a thread on here… or used to, it has been compiled into a guide.

GUIDE Thread 'Get to Know: Locations - Non-Disney'

May 28, 2024

The information available in this post is available as a PDF on Google drive. Remember, the internet is not forever and printing physical copies can be your friend.

Get to Know Release Locations non Disney.pdf

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Get to Know: Locations - Non-Disney
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While Disney has always licensed pins, the volume exploded over the last few years, which means the number of places where you can buy Disney pins has exploded and so this list will always be a work in progress. Tracking these for US retailers is challenging enough, but a plethora...

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This is a great guide! Thank you for sharing.

FigPin also has great quality pins and a good variety of franchises within the Disney family to choose from. With Figpins, there are retailer exclusives from a plethora of different stores and businesses both online and in physical locations (like GameStop and Target) so you just never know what you'll find. Funko is also another source of tradeable pins except not many people like this art style (except me that is). Barnes and Nobles used to carry a few mystery boxes as well but haven't been inside one in years. Everyone and their dog has different pins available for trade that are authentic... an easier list to look at might be the places where NOT to get pins from to avoid scrappers. Welcome to the pin community - there's always something to learn and everyone is so friendly on the Forum so feel free to ask all the questions you've got.