One of the fun aspects of attending Destination Imagination Global Finals will be trading pins with people from all around the world. During Global Finals, team members, TM's, parents, grand parents, and siblings may engage in pin trading with kids, team managers, officials, parents, and others. There are also those that do not get into pin trading and prefer not to, and that is perfectly fine. But remember, you will run into pin trading almost everywhere you go: In hotels, elevators, lobbies, buses, at meals, and designated pin trading sites to name a few. It can be one of the most enjoyable experiences of Global Finals but it can also be a heartbreaker if you are not prepared with your trading pins. Remember, you and your teams will be exposed to pin trading for the entire 3-5 days you are at Globals. Plan accordingly! There could be an estimated 400-500, or so, different pins being traded. Below are a few guides and tips for better pin trading for all. Please read them, but remember, pin trading is a lesson in Marketing 101 and the laws of supply and demand, along with your negotiation and sales skills, will be tested. You will meet many people trading pins and leave with a collection to remember the many trades, times, and people you met at Globals for years to come. The popular pins and larger pins will likely trade several pins for one as desire and demand increase for them. This is no different than our current world economy and what happens there. Remember that it is acceptable to decline a trade.¬Ý You do not have to make any trade that you aren’Äôt happy with.
Download the following pin trading PDF files for additional information:
Dr Franks Pin Trading Tips09.pdf - One page short version.
DIPin IN-2009 Pin Guide.pdf - Five page detailed version.
Fair Pin Trading Code 09.pdf - One page list.
Pin Man's Pin Picks: GF '08 (to come-still, lol ), D2K.7, D2K.6, D2K.5, D2K.4
The following Yahoo Group Lists can also be helpful with pin trading after Global Finals:
Join the "Pin_Pals" List: This list is for those who want to trade pins and share experiences. This list is not officially connected with Destination Imagination Incorporated, or any other organization.
Join the "DINI" List: This list is a resource for the global community of Destination ImagiNation team managers, team members, other participants and supporters. The primary purpose of the list is for sharing DI experiences, questions, and anecdotes. Team members participate on this list, so please avoid any challenge specific posts that could cause interference. See The Rules of the Road for guidelines and definitions. Please use the official clarification process for all Challenge-specific questions. This list is not for pin trading. A few posts will appear on this list but most trading should be done off list or through the Pin Pals list above.
You might also like to check out the pin-trading photos and pin-trading video I put together.