Pin trading is one of the most popular activities at Destination Imagination tournaments far and wide. Teams that make their own pins (or purchase them from their Affiliate) can bring them to Global Finals to trade with others. This is a great way to meet fellow DI-ers from different states, provinces and countries!
Time & Location
Ballroom C & D
- Saturday, May 21 – 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday, May 22 – 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Monday, May 23 – 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday, May 24 – 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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 that you are uncomfortable with or do not want to make.
- Never force another trader to make a trade that they do not want to make, no matter how badly you may want the pin that they have.
- Pins are only to be traded. The sale of pins to another trader or the purchase of pins from unauthorized others 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. Highly coveted pins, or pins in limited supply, may take on higher values, so sometimes you may need to trade more to get the pin you really want.
- Trade only in designated Fair Pin Trading Zones.
- Don’t interfere with other students’ pin trades.
- Clean up your mess, including your small pin bags! It’s important to protect our environment. If you see pin trash, help make a difference by picking it up!
Tips For Pin Trading
- If your team will be flying to Global Finals, make sure your team members pack their trading pins in their checked luggage. If not, they may be taken by security at the security checkpoint.
- Your Affiliate Director will be able to help you order pins and determine the appropriate quantity.
- Remember that it is OK to decline a trade. You don’t have to make any trade that you aren’t happy with.
- Pins are to be traded and not sold. The sale of a pin to another trader is not permitted. This violates the spirit of DI pin trading. However, pins can be purchased from your Affiliate Director or his/her designee at Global Finals.
- Please clean up after yourself. A responsible pin trader picks up the plastic pin wrappers that end up on the ground.
- Remember, the goal is to meet new people, have fun, and come away with great memories.
