I wanted to know if scrappers for the alphabet pins are out and about. I have a couple but I am questioning the authenticity of at least one. If anyone has any information or pics of real and not that would be great. Thanks so much for your help!

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lilbear |
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I wanted to know if scrappers for the alphabet pins are out and about. I have a couple but I am questioning the authenticity of at least one. If anyone has any information or pics of real and not that would be great. Thanks so much for your help! |
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frost |
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So far from what I've seen, A, B, C and V
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swim2sea |
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How can you tell the difference?
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lilbear |
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Do you have any pics or clues on what to look for? I believe I have a "c" that is no good!
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pedpath |
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One thing that I have noted consistently in the counterfeit pins that I have weeded out of my collection is that the painted surface of the pin is not glossy.
The paint seems to be flat. I've also noted that the edges of the pins don't have the highly polished finished look of a real pin. The edges often are
thinner and rough appearing. Now I have found a few scrapper pins that look exceptionally good, but that have a mistake like a piece of metal that should be
cut out that is still there.
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Goofy for Donald |
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Are they all the same size?
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pauly |
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Please let me know i need the A B still
is this like that on all of them?...Or just a b c v
I am A Haunted mansion Nightmare Princess MR Toad and Thumper fan |
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Schwarzman85 |
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Hmm This could be why Ive been finding 2-3 alphabets every night Ive been trading Ill take pictures and post .
Chris |
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dizbubbles |
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I noticed that my "F" is a different size than the others. But other than that...I was also wondering what the difference is with the 'A',
'B' and 'C' as I have doubles of each that I traded for at the park last week and would like to trade them as long as they aren't
scrappers. The ones I have do not have the lined/grooved surface that other scrapper pins seem to have. And the backstamps aren't any different from my
other letters. So if anyone has any distinguishing info please post!!
Thanks! Erin |
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natlovesarielpins |
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I wait for Guest Relations to put them in the books and I have not seen a fake in person but the real ones have 2 nubs in the back. They are glossy and they
are almost all different in size, not significantly smaller or larger but there is a difference. I was in the park for the November release and my first A was
smaller than the other letters but all the A's are the same size. I was really hoping they didn't make scrappers of these but here we go!!
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dznypinsuk |
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We got all the letters within the
first week of release, there are some with different sizes.
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Greenhpper |
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FYI, batches of 2009 letters are stamped with the new sunburst pin trading logo and a 2009 date.
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flamingo210 |
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I think I have an R and there is huge divit in the center of the R and has the unglossy finish. I thought about the size, but thanks for info Lindsy about them
all being slighly different.
Erin I have a B from when they first came out you can compair in Dayton. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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10kyle10 |
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I recently traded for the "y", yzma pin and I'm having a few concerns. First the Black Background is a dull finish. Second the purple around
here head is a lighter shade. Third the purple above her head is more of a violent than the blue Ive see in photos. Anyone notice these differences? The
back of the pin matches 100% as original.
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dznypinsuk |
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10kyle10 wrote:Maybe if you can post a picture we might be able to help you. It's very difficult to tell just on description. As mentioned, I have all the original Alphabets pins, so I can assist where needed. Lindsay
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10kyle10 |
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Here is the front of the pin:
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dznypinsuk |
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10kyle10 wrote:Looking at your picture and checking my pins, that looks good to me.
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10kyle10 |
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Thank you...Not to hijack but I also put picutres up of the dopey pin on the other thread if your interested in seeing it.
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Destiny117 |
I just returned from WDW and there are fakes of the alphabet. | ||
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Hi,
Maria
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LuvSimba |
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The 'new' more bright red M (Mickey) with the sunburst stamp on the back can be ligit. I got mine directly from the little plastic bags they come in
from a CM I've known for years.
The "World" Famous HAPPY Disney Pin Traders,
Kim
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Destiny117 |
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Hi Kim,
Thanks for reading my post and for saying this pin may not be a fake. I hope you are right. It is just so different in color from the 2008 Letter M that was released last year, and it is bound to create more confusion. As long as it is not a fake, I am super happy. I guess that is all we all want. Maria |
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