![]() The finished product will be glossy and perfectly smooth you shouldn’t be able to feel the metal strips outline the design. The enamel used in genuine Cloisonné is slightly metallic or glassy in appearance. A Cloisonne pin will have each section of the design separated by metal strips or wire, then pigmented enamel is used to fill in each section with color. Cloisonne is a French word translated to “partitioned”, and it refers to the technique of creating the pin. You’ll notice that some Disney pins are described as “Genuine Cloisonné”. ![]() “ Pins” by Steven Miller licensed under CC BY 2.0 One type of collection isn’t necessarily going to have significantly more value than another, so you should collect whatever pins make you happy. Some people (like myself) collect any pins that will evoke a vacation memory or that are simply visually appealing. Since these sets are limited editions, collecting all of them in a series is very popular with Disney pin enthusiasts. The fun mystery is that you don’t know which two pins you’ll get until you open the box. These limited edition series usually feature eight to twelve designs, with two designs being sold in a sealed box. Disney also occasionally releases “Mystery Pin Sets”. The “chaser” is one design in the series that is slightly different, and was produced in fewer quantities. These are usually limited-run designs, featuring four or five designs, and possibly what is known as a “chaser” pin. Pins are something that anyone can have fun collecting on any budget! Some collectors like to focus their collections on favorite characters or movies, while others collect mainly pins released in “series.” Disney often releases special series of pin designs. Some estimates put that figure at approximately 100,000! Most pins have an average cost of $9.99, while Limited Edition pins can cost up to an average of $20.00. ![]() There have been thousands of Disney pins created over the years. You Might Also Like: Mickey Mouse Watch Value.Officially licensed pins made by companies such as Loungefly will have metal locking pin backs, as well. Any pins for sale should also have the original pin backs (meaning official Disney park pins will have black rubber Mickey-shaped pin backs). Just as toy collectors highly value anything that is described as “NIB” (new in box), serious pin collectors will pay more for pins that are in the original packaging from the Disney Parks, resorts, or stores. “Chaser” pins from any series also have a higher value, as there were fewer of these pins created. Pins that are part of a series are also going to have a higher monetary value especially if you have a pin that will complete a series for another collector. Pins with dates on them, or that commemorate special events or anniversaries are also prized by some collectors. Like any Disney collectible, older pins in good condition will have more value. Other pins that were produced in smaller quantities, such as pins available only to cast members or Disney Annual Passholders, also hold a higher collectible value. Obviously, limited edition pins will have more value than some of the more common designs. A better place to get an idea of what your pins might be worth is to contact Disney pin collectors’ websites and social media groups. Sadly, eBay and other online auction websites are full of counterfeit pins and unscrupulous sellers. While eBay might be a good indicator of recent sales for most Disney collectibles, I don’t recommend it for estimating the value of a Disney trading pin. ![]() Now it’s always a bit of a challenge to know what your Disney pin might be worth.
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