Disney Pin Scrapper University Part 6 - Authentic Hidden Mickeys and how to evaluate

1.  If the pin is flat and no dips in paint.  Good

2.  If color seems correct for Character ( pinpics.com can help if not sure)

3.Are the edges smooth and no sharp edges...no metal bumps.  Good

4. Does the back have a spike next to post.  Rubber mickey stopper.  If yes Good.  If No was it made before 2007.  If yes.  Look for more identify marks.

5. Spelling is correct on words front and back.

6. Spacing on back looks like  1  of  5  is Good

Looks like   1of5   bad

7.  Mickey pattern runs to edge.  Good

No mickey pattern look for a nice post And the spike/spikes

8. Thickness and good weight for size.  Fakes typically are thinner and feel light.

9. Hidden mickey shape.  Your hidden mickey should look like the proper shape.  Not like a blob...not like an anorexia version on HM shape.

Yes its alot of work to check your pins.  No one wants to do a bad trade at the park or in a group.  So unless you bought and opened it yourself, please check your pins if you are going to sell or trade.  If you need help post the pins you are concerned with and ask for help.  I prefer to see no more than 2 pins per pic, front aand back without rubber Mickey.  If you leave rubber mickey on two major ways to spot a fake are blocked.  A good transition from base of pin to post.  The spikes on side of post.

Please also note this is from my experience.  I do not work for Disney nor to i claim to be an expert.  I see 1000's of pins every week and some are easy to spot and some are so good i am not 100% positive.  Good Luck.  Happy Trading.

By Manny Lara