Pin Trading Rules
Destination ImagiNation’s Fair Pin Trading Code
- Trading must be done in a fair and honest manner.
- NEVER take advantage of younger or less experienced traders!
- It is OK to say NO! You can always walk away from a trade.
- Never force another trader to make a trade, no matter how badly you want their pin.
- Pins are only to be traded. The sale of pins from unauthorized parties is strictly prohibited.
- We strongly encourage the practice of trading 1 pin for 1 pin or a pin set for another pin set of equal number. However some pins are more desirable than others so you may have to give more ppins in some instances.
- Trade only in designated areas when inside the Convention Center.
- Don’t interfere with others’ trades.
- Clean up your mess!
Click here to download the full pin trading guide
2011 Pin Trading
Pin Trading Locations
The following areas are considered Fair Pin Trading zones:
- Innovation Expo
- Patio of the Park Concourse
- World’s Fair Park
- Presidential Courtyard
- University Center Plaza
Global Finals Pin Registry
We are excited to announce that we will be adding some formality and recognition to the trading pins from each Affiliate at Global Finals 2012. Each Affiliate is eligible to enter a pin or pin set into the official pin trading registry for the event. The official trading pins will be included in the Thursday edition of the event newspaper and eligible for the Top 10 Pins text voting contest that will occur on Saturday of Globals. The top 3 official trading pins will be announced live at Closing Ceremony and the winning Affiliates will be eligible for cash prizes.
In order for a pin or pin set to be eligible to be part of the Official Trader Pin registry it must meet the following criteria:
- Include the full name Destination ImagiNation®, and/or the box-and ball logo, and/or the letters DI directly connected to other letters used to abbreviate the Affiliate (e.g. NJDI, MADI, LADI, NMDI). WARNING: Affiliates are completely responsible for determining whether they have legal rights to any use of an abbreviation (see Q&A below for more information on this). DI, Inc. is NOT responsible for the use of DI with or without additional letters on pins or apparel.
- Be purchased from a pin vendor licensed by Destination ImagiNation, Inc. for 2011-12. Our 2012 pin vendors include: G&G Manufacturing, Lasting Impressions, Plano Pin Company and Pin Zone.
- Be entered by the Affiliate Director.
- Two sample pins/pin sets must be delivered to our DI staff at Officials registration on or before noon on Wednesday, May 25, 2012.
Any pins that are not registered into the official registry will not be considered official trading pins at Global Finals 2012. We hope you will consider participating in this exciting opportunity.
Q&A About the Official GF Pin Registry:
Is participation in the Official Trading Pin Registry required?
No. Participation in the GF Pin Registry is completely optional. We understand that there will be many other pins being traded at Globals. The official pin registry is intended to bring recognition to the primary set of pins from each geographic area that are the “main” trading pin at Globals. The Official Pin Registry is NOT a policy nor a mandate. Affiliates are not required to comply or participate.
Why does DI need two pins/pin sets submitted to participate in the Registry?
One of the samples submitted will be send to be photographed for the newspaper and the GF web site. The second set will be displayed in the pin trading zone in the Innovation Expo.
What will happen to the sample pin/pin set after Globals?
One set will be returned to DIHQ for display and one set to DISC at GF so they can use it as part of their fundraising efforts.
Can we expand the Official Registry guidelines to include the DI abbreviations that so many Affiliates use?
Yes! This is a great suggestion! We say yes with a WARNING! Destination ImagiNation, Inc. does not own the trademark for DI in the class in which pins and apparel items exist. The DI® trademark, in the class of pins/metal work and apparel, is owned by several other companies and use of it on pins or apparel is the equivalent of stealing property. Affiliates, at their own risk, can use abbreviations, such as NJDI, NYDI, LADI, MADI, on pins and apparel. Destination ImagiNation, Inc. is not responsible, in any way, for any improper or illegal usage of DI used in abbreviations on pins or apparel. Affiliates should conduct their own research to determine if their abbreviation is trademarked by another company before using it. The best source for this information is www.uspto.gov.
Are there any size, color, or style specifications for the inclusion of Destination ImagiNation®, box-n-ball logo, and/or legal Affiliate-DI abbreviation on the pins?
Use good judgement – that’s it! Pins should be good representations of the Destination ImagiNation brand. We recognize that pins are mainly used by an internal audience to DI. By using our licensed vendors, we expect that the quality of usage will be managed well.
