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Trading Pins

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Sport teams, historical societies, Disney aficionados and other specialty groups contribute every year to a growing tradition and hobby that is spreading all over the world of trading commemorative trading pins. Not only do they help commemorate affiliation to a group, but trading pins contribute to the growing history of each group it represents. Marking an organizations history over the years, as new additions of ...

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This is a continuation in a series of posts detailing the finer points of branding your company, why its necessary and how the products created by the Monterey Company can serve you in building a thriving business with a recognizable identity. Customized lapel pins that are designed to convey the company brand are a detail item that can be useful in promoting both internal company ...

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When it comes to ease of creation, nothing seems to come easier then customized printed pins. Using a printed image that can be designed using already established logos or themes, a printed pin is made by printing the design digitally onto an adhesive label. Each label is then individually placed onto a metal backing. A clear epoxy dome is added to protect the label from ...

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Although lapel pins have been around for many years, it has been in the last 10 years that they have become an integral part of business and social connections. The uses have broadened over the years in proportion to customers creativity, and we thought a list of the top ten uses would give everyone an idea of the scope of lapel pins reach. 1. Incentive ...

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Trading Pin Community

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Trading pins is huge in the sports community, and we all know how popular and wide spread Disney trading pins are. Some trading pins are worth hundreds of dollars now, and new ones keep getting created each year to commemorate special dates, themes and games. With the advent internet technology it has become incredibly easy to find groups and conventions dedicated to trading pins centered ...

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Artwork Spotlight: Arizona Ice

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The Monterey Company loves trading pins. Whether for schools, corporations, Disney lovers or sports teams, trading pins are a wonderful way to create community around a shared interest and fond memories. This particular pin was created for a trading event in July. Its colorful and conveys the spirit of the team perfectly. Using a silver plating, a classic embossed style was chosen for this pin. ...

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Trading Pins and FIFA World Cup

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As this post is being written, we are in the first days of the World Cup and trading pins abound. The excitement is contagious as millions of viewers across the world, and of course many in our little home town of Idyllwild tune in each day to watch the amazing feats and sportsmanship of the teams playing. For The Monterey Company, its like a little ...

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Blue Devils Trading Pins

The Fresno Blue Devils were headed to Cooperstown this year, and, like every other baseball team, they wanted the best trading pin possible. So they asked The Monterey Company to design it for them. “From day one, it’s one of the finest trading pins we’ve ever had,” said Dave G., the Blue Devils manager. He said during the pin exchange, they received lots of compliments ...

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Where do I put a blinkie?

Ever since LED lights were invented, blinkies have been popular on baseball trading pins. Their bright light lasts a long time and the flash calls attention to that part of the trading pin. In short, blinkies make your pin highly sought after and tradable. Oftentimes, players can get two or even three trading pins in exchange for just one blinkie. Now that The Monterey Company ...

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The Baseball Glove Trading Pin

One of the most popular images on trading pins these days is a baseball glove. The glove is often the background for a spinner or slider baseball, or  coupled with a baseball bat or playing field. Although trading pins are a rather new phenomenon, the baseball glove has been around since the late 1800s.  One of the first players who used a baseball glove was ...

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