First off, my apologies for posting this here when i know there is a Pin Forum. I wanted to place this somewhere that got a lot of looks so i didn't have to bump the thread all the time.
** Mods -- please move if you feel this belongs elsewhere**
Anyway. I've been thinking about getting Sandy involved in the collecting of Disney pins this September. Can any and all explain about the process or collecting in Disney..IE: the lanyards you always see the castmembers wearing around the parks. What's the best way to trade to get pins you are interested in? Where's the best way to get a lot of pins inexpensively? I'm all for collecting rares and hard to attain pins, but i like to build surplus up first. I'm a big Ebay'er so i'm sure there's plenty to be found there.
Rumor: many years ago i was told that castmembers were told to be "very liberal" when trading pins with guests. Not sure where i heard it, but it seemed to make sense. I was told that CM's are encouraged to do so when approached and that's why you see them wearing those lanyards full of pins.
What's the truth or myth about this?
I realize we are good many years behind in the collecting game, but i guess it's never too late to get started
Thanks everyone!