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[manjoolmania]

Hi everyone! I seem to have totally forgotten that I joined the forum a couple of years back! Hence I've randomly appeared like this on one of the newest posts!

davewasbaloo I would SO be interested in your DLP pins! I managed to get an original space mountain one on ebay and I love it!

The nearest Disneystore to me is in Glasgow, Scotland. It's recently been refurbished and it is amazing! If I don't look out the front of the shop I don't feel like I'm in Glasgow at all!   I know what you mean about cast members in the stores though ... they are friendly enough but don't seem as enthusiastic as they used to be!

[davewasbaloo]

Why do you want to get rid of your pin collection? Are you selling your pins?

You worked in a Disney Store? That's great. Did you work somewhere else for Disney, like a park, or from where do you get all the insider informations?

I may well be. Although my wife thinks I will regret it. So currently I am undecided. But I am thinking about getting rid of much of my collection (not all - personal memory pieces will remain). But I am trying to guage interest.

Yes, I was a cast member at the Disney store in it's very early years here in the UK. As for the insider info, I cannot give too much away. But I will say, growing up in California, I knew many of the imagineers and indeed the head of Pixar was my fav skipper. I know a few fairly senior people at the Studio and Glendale, and have enjoyed dinner with Micheal Eisner in the past.  Also had a beer with Roy Disney Jr once.

I know some of the consultants that work with Disney and have managed some too. And I used to be an exec at a multinational with some links. Some of my rantings over the years have not helped me, but I refuse to pander for freebees, but yes, I have hard hat walked attractions and was in a focus group for DLP's concept back in the 80's.

But Disney is not the company I fell in love with any longer. My house is crowded. And rather than collect dust, I am considering releasing some of my collection (1950's DL e tickets, Epcot opening memoriabilia, Tokyo plans, DLP pre opening materials, Pins, toys, WDCC collectables). Like I say, my wife thinks I am going through a phase, and I need to think of the kids, but I wondered the interest.

Warning, my character collection is small. I have little interest in characters other than maybe Villains and Tron. Most of them are resort, special event, hotels, attractions, shows, restaurants etc.

[Javey74]

has everone done the survey? if enough of us do it they may change their minds [-o<

Not very good news at all reading their announcement..  

I've just completed the survey as well..  8-[

I hope they take note, after all not everyone can just nip to the parks every few weeks to buy pins..  :roll:

[Masamune]

Do you have a PinPics account Dave? Just so we can see what you've got?

I'm a character collector myself, so it's your Villain stuff that I think I'd be most interested it. I think it would be a shame for anyone to sell their collection though. Like your wife said, maybe your kids would like your pins instead?

[scrumpman]

I have taken the survey
I really hope they don t stop the pins  :cry:

[davewasbaloo]

Do you have a PinPics account Dave? Just so we can see what you've got?

I'm a character collector myself, so it's your Villain stuff that I think I'd be most interested it. I think it would be a shame for anyone to sell their collection though. Like your wife said, maybe your kids would like your pins instead?

I do not have an account I don't think. The problem is photographing and cataloguing them all. WE do have every pin released in DLP in the first 2 years of pin trading if that helps? My wife has advised me to wait until we get back from DLP to make my decision.

[Stitch2814]

if you sell any pins and have on my wants list (stitch2814 on pinpics) then please let me know only paris one I think I need is the PTN Stitch pin lol

[Disneyqueenuk]

My wife has advised me to wait until we get back from DLP to make my decision.

Dave your wife talks some very wise words, I am sure the kids will love them when they get a little bit older.

Sounds like you are going through a rough patch with Disney, I am sure it'll pass. Hope to see you soon.

[simonandwendy626]

Dave

We could not agree with Disneyqueenuk more. If you sell your collection you will surely regret it later. Keep your chin up and have a Disney day

Simon and Wendy

[Javey74]

More recent purchases..  :mrgreen:

[Javey74]

Decided to add these to our family collection, might aswell seen as they are cutting down the releases..  :roll:

[Pocahontas]

Refering to the Dublin Disney Store,apparently its opening tomorrow,the 18th..does anybody know what time??
Im so excited..hopefully the queens visit wont affect the opening of it,as i know alot of buses arent running properly and stuff..hopefully not!!

[Javey74]

Purchase from last night..  

[Javey74]

A few more Pin purchases, but this time from the Sunderland Disney Store..  :mrgreen:





This Mickey one was on special £7.00 down to £3.49..  

[MissDisneyisMagical]

im so excited for the rescuers pin!