A Quick Tour of Pin Pics
Pin Pics is a pin information and trading community designed
and implemented by a group of pin trading fanatics. Our goal is
to raise awareness about which pins exist, where
they came from, and how to get them. We plan to accomplish this
goal by getting as many people involved as possible, to the
extent to which they wish to participate. Everyone is invited to
add pins to the database, comment on existing pins, or offer any
other services they deem appropriate.
Anyone may also use the Trade Assistant to list which pins are
in their collection and set up lists of trades and wants. These lists
may be viewed by others, and the Trade Assistant can also automatically
link up people who could potentially trade with one another. What a
great way to meet new friends and make great trades on the Internet!
Although several administrators moderate the pin database as
needed, the vast bulk of information in the database is provided
by the Internet members of Pin Pics.
Basic navigation of the site is accomplished via the menu
options along the left-hand side of the window
or at the top of each page. The main sections of the site
are:
- Home:
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Our home page contains the latest status about Pin Pics, and
has links directly to new features and options.
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- Browse Pins:
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The Browse Pics section is the primary interface for searching
and displaying the pin database. Each pin in the database has
certain characteristics which are searchable:
- Pin Number: Each pin in the database has a unique
pin ID number.
- Origin: The pin's origin, such as Walt Disney
World, Disneyland US, Disney Store, etc.
- Type: The pin's availability type, such as Public,
Cast Member Only, Special Event, etc.
- Categories: Each pin can belong to a set of given
categories such as Holiday Pins, Attraction Pins,
Commemorative Pins, etc. A pin may belong to more than one
category.
- Limited Edition: Whether or not the pin is limited
edition, and what edition size.
- Description: A physical description of the pin,
and any background or useful information about it.
Again, this information about each pin is provided and
maintained by the member who added that pin. Anyone is welcome
to add a comment to a pin if any of the information about it
is incorrect or incomplete. Comments can be added on the
bottom of each individual pin information screen.
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- Dizpins News:
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Dizpins is our sister site,
and handles the latest news and message boards relating to Disney
pins. Be sure to visit Dizpins to learn what's coming out and
what's going on at the parks.
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- Member Area:
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This is where members may log in, and where new members can
register. Membership is FREE, and is encouraged so that you
can add pins, comment on pins, and set up trades. The purpose
for membership is to allow you the ability to come back at
a later time and edit any content you added to the site.
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- My PinPics:
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The My PinPics section is the members forum, where you may list the
pins in your collection, set up trades, and view any other
members' pin lists or tradables. You can find
more information about these pin listing and trading services
on the
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
page.
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- Add A Pin:
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Once you have registered, you may add pins to the database --
simply fill out the form giving each piece of information for
the pin. You will be the owner of this new pin, and will have
the ability to edit its information later.
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- Palm Interface:
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This page allows you to download Free Software for running the
Pin Pics database on your PalmOS handheld organizer.
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- Site Info:
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Here you can learn more about Pin Pics, how to use the site,
who we are, and what our rules are.
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- Links:
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Here you will find some links to other great pin trading
sites. Anyone can be on our links page just by sending us some
e-mail.
We hope you enjoy the information on Pin Pics and find it useful.
If you ever have any questions or comments, please feel free to
send us some e-mail at the address below.
Best Regards,
The Pin Pics Team
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