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The PinMaxx team is really amazing...quick responses and accurate communication. I am 100% satisfied with their service.
Alex Moreno
Scott was super helpful with my order and got them to me super quick as I ordered last minute. Will definitely recommend to anyone and will use again in the future.
Samantha Terry
What amazed me the most about about them is that from a semi-complex mock up image that I provided them they came back super quick with a quote, some color options, and the best proof render of the exact same design that I had envisioned. They quite literally brought my design "concept" to a reality! I will do business with them again!
Raul Uriarte, Jr.
Killed it on our hockey trading pins. Worked with us and got two designs done on semi short notice and delivered on time.
Paul Steinke
Great customer service, fast response time and was able to make changes for what I wanted in a timely manner. Highly recommended.
Sierra Matthews
Ashley was fantastic and very patient! The pins were a big hit and just what we were hoping for! Thank you PinMaxx!!!!
Sue Montroy
I’m indeed very satisfied with the work that has been done with our new lapel pins! The job done has been absolutely astonishing!!
Derrick Williams
Scott was very helpful. Kept communicating with me, and also kept perfecting the changes that we made.
Yvette Yanez
Scott took the design that I sent, enhanced it to look even better and sent the file back the same day. He provided me the tracking number as soon as he got it. The pins arrived a day earlier than promised and the quality was far superior to what I had hoped to get from any source. I can be really proud of these pins when I hand them out as part of our awards banquet. I would not hesitate to use PinMaxx again and to highly recommend them to others.
Diana Francis
Ashley was so amazing. The pins are perfect. They make a mock up and revised it as needed before production. Love the finished product. They accommodated us to a tee.
Cindy Dennis
Scott worked tirelessly to get our World Series pin just right. They are fire!!! Will definitely be back!!!
Robert Klepac
Scott was super helpful! Communication was fast. I needed the pins quick and I got them before the expected date! The pins were beautiful!!!! Super happy. Will be using them every year!
Jessica P.
Working with PinMaxx was so easy. I took a picture of the logo with my phone, uploaded it to their free quote. Scott replied within the hour of submitting my request. I requested one revision and he and his colleague, Ashley, responded quickly again. I approved the proof, they sent me the invoice, I paid it and they confirmed receipt and started working on my order. I would highly recommend working with Scott & Ashley at PinMaxx anytime you need a custom made pin. It has been a pleasure working with you and PinMaxx!
Erin Parr
Highly satisfied with the service I received from Scott & the quality of the pins I received. Scott was fast to respond to all questions, edits, & confirming shipping/ tracking. Pins arrived in a timely manner. Highly recommend PinMaxx for all your trading pin needs! Thank you for a seamless process.
Keela Haigler
If I could give 10 stars I would! I was urgently on the hunt for a company that could get custom pins to us in a few weeks for our USSSA Nationals tournament (softball) pin trading! Ashley was the representative who assisted me in the design and ordering process! She was spectacular; she truly made this daunting taste a breeze! Mr. Hayes is the owner and truly a stand up guy! He went above and beyond for a new customer! I will NEVER use another company for our pins. Their customer service is exceptional. I have NOTHING bad to say about this company and the way they do business! Don't waste your time with other companies and go with PinMaxx, always!
Candace Moore
I needed lapel pins with aproximately three weeks turn around time. After requesting quotes from 8 companies, PinMaxx was one of only two companies who would guarantee delivery by the date I needed them. PinMaxx surpassed the other company's pricing and was much quicker to communicate so I chose them. PinMaxx hands down had the best communication and customer service team of all the companies I shopped from. The pins arrived three days earlier than promised and the quality is excellent.
Melissa Combs
We used PinMaxx for our Nationals Softball Pins this year and they turned out GREAT! It was a quick and easy process to finalize the image and less than 2 weeks to have them in hand...plus the price point was spot on! We will be back again!
Sue Boxrud
Scott, you are amazing! The pins arrived on Monday, my brother was able to pick up and arrive with the package. Thank you & your team!
Ebony Thomas
Thank you so much! This has been such an easy process. Scott, you have been extremely helpful and fast through this project. Thanks again!
Travis Boyett (DMH)
Thank you for all your help. I’m already recommending you to everyone I know!
Dahianna
Hi Scott — just wanted you to know that I really LOVE the pins! They are even better than I had imagined them to look. Thank you so much!
Anita McCullough, Director
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Step 1 Send us your design idea
Already have print-ready design files? Great! If not, don’t worry. Upload or email a sketch and we’ll convert it into a masterpiece!
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Step 2 Approve the proof
Submit your order with payment and our team will get to work immediately. We will email you unlimited proofs until you approve.
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Step 3 Receive your delivery
Expect your order on your doorstep in about 7-10 days with a 100% workmanship guarantee!
The Leaders in Trading Pins
PinMaxx is your source when it comes to making affordable, custom trading pins!
Pin collecting is alive and well and very popular particularly among sports teams. Baseball trading pins, soccer, football, softball, basketball, lacrosse, hockey and many more team sports rely on PinMaxx to custom design and manufacture their trading pins. Kids often enjoy trading their sports pins with their opposing teams as a way to remember who they played over the years. For years pin trading has been widely used among baseball and softball players as a way to unify. As time marched on, other sports teams have started to adopt pin trading too.
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Request your Quote Now!The best way to keep your pins safe and sound? A trading pin bag! These handy bags have special folders to protect each pin, keeping them dust-free and looking as fresh as the day you got them. They’re like a VIP suite for your collection!
Pin trading is like a treasure hunt with friends! Whether it’s at a Little League game or a big tournament, kids (and parents!) swap custom trading pins to make memories, show team pride, and build friendships. Plus, it’s a fun way to collect all sorts of cool designs!
You bet it is! Pin trading is a big deal, especially at sporting events like the Olympics. Athletes might leave with medals, but fans? They leave with a collection of epic pins. It’s all about the joy of trading and sharing!
Some pins are basically little golden nuggets! They’re rare, they’re unique, and they can actually be a smart investment. If you know which pins are in high demand, you can collect and hold onto them—then cash in on your collection when the time’s right.
Absolutely! Custom trading pin collecting is the perfect hobby for anyone who loves showing off their style and marking life’s special moments. Whether you’re into sports, pop culture, or unique designs, pin collecting lets you build your own little treasure chest!
What’s unique about our trading pins is that our designers are able to feature graphics and tournament logos on the pins which make each pin a keepsake for the players. From little league baseball to teams competing at Cooperstown to softball, lacrosse, hockey and basketball teams, kids still enjoy trading sports pins.
Over half of the trading pins manufactured are typically made of soft enamel which makes a trading pin very affordable and attractive. A soft enamel trading pin offers more design flexibility, can have many colors and an intricate design. Many sports logos are complex, so a soft enamel trading pin allows for this.
Did you know pin trading started back in 1896 at the very first Olympic games in Athens, Greece? Though the pins were rather primitive back then, athletes from around the globe used trading pins to identify themselves. Through evolution the trading pins evolved to include not just the country being represented at the world games but also the actual event the athlete was competing in. Materials also changed to a higher quality to enhance the pin designs. Companies eventually hopped on the band wagon such as Coca Cola and they too created their own commemorative trading pin for the games.
Baseball trading pins date back to 1897. Those types of pins featured the player’s photo, name and team name. On the back of the pin an advertisement was often featured.
Trading pins is so popular today that sites like Ebay and other online auction sites are a mecca for pin traders looking for pins of all eras and interests. Baseball trading pins and other sports pins are certainly still in demand and are a terrific way to keep a slice of history in the memory books!
Looking to increase unity and team spirit with your sports team or school? Contact PinMaxx for your custom designed trading pins. Call us at 407-702-7555 or fill out our online quote request. We look forward to designing your next trading pin!
Design Team
One of the most important first steps in designing your trading pins is deciding who will be on your design team. Many experts in the trading pin industry recommend fewer people in the design process in order to avoid extra complications, arguments, and loss of time.
Choosing a design team that consists of a select few people is best so as not to confuse or complicate the process. Whatever you choose, our team will work alongside your team to create the perfect pins for your occasion!
Specific Details
Here at PinMaxx, we have everything you will need in order to create a highly sought-after custom trading pin! Our trading pins are customizable to your personalized style. All we need to begin the design process are the details of your team name, team logo, where you are from, the tournament you are going to, and your team colors. The more details that you provide, the more accurate the first sample we send you will be.
We understand that not every first proof we send out will be perfect and that is why we offer free, unlimited revisions. Just be aware that revisions take extra time and could push back the day that you place your order. Don’t worry, there is never such a thing as too many details! The more, the better!
Goal
The main goal for trading pin season is to have fun designing custom pins that your team will trade with other teams throughout the summer. You want a pin that represents your team and that will be desirable to other teams at the tournament.
We have found over the years that unique designs and larger pin sizes seem to have the biggest effect on the tradability of a pin. Keep this in mind when it comes time to design your team trading pins.
Simplistic Designs
A more simplistic design translates into a cleaner and more finely tuned final pin. Try to pick only the most pertinent information and images to include on your pins. Including too much information can make a pin difficult to read.
Popular design ideas include the following: baseball/softball field with your team logo incorporated, the state where you are from incorporated into the design, baseballs/softballs with player numbers inside of each ball, or team mascots with crossed bats in the background. If you ever have specific questions related to sizing or your design, feel free to reach out to our team!
Quality
It is best for you to acquire the highest quality depiction/ image/ design of any logo or art that you send us so as to expedite the design process. This assists us in designing high quality and accurate pins for you. The better the art, the better the final result!
However, we are aware that not at all teams have high resolution artwork. It is completely fine if your team does not, just send us what you do have, and we will have our talented team of graphic designers turn it into a one-of-a-kind trading pin design!
Sizing
Size is also important! Size matters! Most trading pins are between 1.5” – 2”. Anything beyond this is considered to be a large trading pin. We strongly encourage our clients to bring pins of this size to tournaments so that other teams will feel enticed to trade with your players.
This is because smaller pins are not as popular in the trading industry. If you have room in your budget, always bump up your size to be as large as possible. Big pins = easier trading!
Colors
Colors are exciting and fun but try to keep your color selection minimal. The more colors you add, the longer it will take to create them. Keeping your color palette to about four colors is recommended.
We prefer designing trading pins with black metal because that saves us from having to use black as a paint color. Silver and black metal are the most popular plating colors for trading pins.
Quantity
We often get asked what the average number of pins is that we produce for baseball and softball teams. Although every team is different, most teams land somewhere between 200 – 1000 pins. For large tournaments like Cooperstown, it is not uncommon for teams to take 2000+ pins to trade. For smaller local tournaments 300-400 pins is very popular.
A rule of thumb that we share with our clients is this: “try to take at least one pin per player on your team multiplied by how many teams are going to be at the tournament”. For example: Your team has fifteen children and the tournament you are going to is going to have twenty teams present. You would want to order at least 300 pins (15 x 20 = 300).
Something else to keep in mind is to order more than you think you might need. You can always give some extras away to coaches or siblings of players, but to try and have 15-20 additional pins produced and shipped to you after your main order has already been delivered can be a very expensive and stressful undertaking.
Trading Pin Pricing
| Size | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 750 | 1,000 | 1,500 | 2,000 |
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| 1.5″ | $2.37 | $1.92 | $1.71 | $1.42 | $1.35 | $1.28 | $1.21 | $1.13 | $1.09 |
| 1.75″ | $2.60 | $2.11 | $1.86 | $1.60 | $1.52 | $1.45 | $1.41 | $1.23 | $1.19 |
| 2″ | $2.79 | $2.27 | $2.06 | $1.82 | $1.74 | $1.67 | $1.63 | $1.45 | $1.41 |
| 2.25″ | $3.74 | $3.25 | $2.94 | $2.69 | $2.61 | $2.53 | $2.47 | $2.29 | $2.24 |
| 2.5″ | $4.37 | $3.91 | $3.60 | $3.35 | $3.27 | $3.19 | $3.13 | $2.95 | $2.90 |
| 2.75″ | $4.89 | $4.33 | $4.01 | $3.75 | $3.67 | $3.58 | $3.50 | $3.32 | $3.26 |
| 3″ | $5.39 | $4.78 | $4.46 | $4.20 | $4.12 | $4.03 | $3.95 | $3.77 | $3.71 |
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