We just recently had a several Disney pins consigned to our auction and I wanted to share some Disney pin facts with you! 

Pin trading began in the Disney parks in late 1999 and became a huge hit and it is something adults and children can do together! Disney has rules and regulations for how pin trading should be conducted within park limits, one main rule - money cannot be used in a trade (only pins for pins). While in Disney parks cast members may be wearing lanyards with pins, guests are able to trade with them up to 2 pins per person as long as you don’t give them a pin they already have! 

What to trade for? Some people focus on one character, movie or attraction to collect while others, like me, collect whatever they think is “cute” or special to them. Both ways of collecting are fun and exciting and you never know what you are going to find next time you are on the hunt in the parks!

There are several different types of pins: Limited edition, open edition, Artist Proofs, Cast lanyard pins, Cast exclusive pins, Slidder pins (moving parts), 3D or raised pins, and many more!

Here is some information taken from Disney’s offical pin trading website: (more…)

This fabulous dragon bracelet and earring set is a perfect example!  Available for bids in the October 19, 2010 auction catalog.

A little known designer costume jewelry maker, “HAR”, was based in New York, and was only in business for a few short years in the 1950′s and 1960′s.  This dragon bracelet (with matching earrings), is one of their signature pieces, and was even featured in Judith Miller’s 2003 Collectors Guide (page 164), as valued at $700-$800! 

While not much is known about Hargo Creations, it appears as though (more…)

We have such a great job!  We meet the nicest people, and get the joy of connecting people who have a passion for collecting with the objects of their desire.  One of our regular consignors has a HUGE collection of cartoon cels – Disney, Lil’ Abner, Woody Woodpecker, Terry & the Pirates – you name it, he’s either got it, or has had it at some point in the past.  As he consigns each cel we get the thrill of hearing him tell us how he aquired the cel; what significance it has to him and his collection; and why he is letting it go to it’s next home.  As we list those cels into our catalog we get a true sense of passing along a piece of history and legacy.  How  many people get to say THAT about thier jobs?! 

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