08-28-2013, 10:18 AM
As images become available I am hoping we can update this thread to help everyone out. Please add information, and discuss this! The more we as a community know, the better it will be for us!
What is the difference between a "scrapper" and a "counterfeit" pin???
Scrappers are pins from the Factory where the Authentic pins are made. They did not pass quality control, and were "scrapped" or tossed for recycling or destruction. These pins are often pocketed by factory workers and smuggled out, then sold into the trade market. Scrap pins often have underfill in the paint, rough edges and sloppy backstamps.
Over-runs are pins that were created over the edition size to account for pins that would not pass quality control. Sometimes more are made than nessisary. These pins are also supposed to be destroyed, but make it into circulation the same way scrappers do. Over-runs can often times be indistinguishable from authentic pins.
Counterfeits are pins that were copied from authentic Disney pins illegally. Weather the factory used the pattern without permission, or someone used a photo of the pin to make a new press, made in china or in the USA...
These counterfeit pins have typically had a couple tell tales:
A~ lighter weight. Usually due to a different metal composition.
B~ Slight variance in color. This can be from either lower quality paint, or a slightly off shade being used.
C~ difference in size. Some of them counterfeits were made from a photo as the pattern, so a tiny varience in size can be seen when held next to an authentic.
D~ Backstamp errors. One example would be an incorrect edition size. Or even a completly wrong backstamp.
Some myths about the differences....
What is the difference between a "scrapper" and a "counterfeit" pin???
Scrappers are pins from the Factory where the Authentic pins are made. They did not pass quality control, and were "scrapped" or tossed for recycling or destruction. These pins are often pocketed by factory workers and smuggled out, then sold into the trade market. Scrap pins often have underfill in the paint, rough edges and sloppy backstamps.
Over-runs are pins that were created over the edition size to account for pins that would not pass quality control. Sometimes more are made than nessisary. These pins are also supposed to be destroyed, but make it into circulation the same way scrappers do. Over-runs can often times be indistinguishable from authentic pins.
Counterfeits are pins that were copied from authentic Disney pins illegally. Weather the factory used the pattern without permission, or someone used a photo of the pin to make a new press, made in china or in the USA...
These counterfeit pins have typically had a couple tell tales:
A~ lighter weight. Usually due to a different metal composition.
B~ Slight variance in color. This can be from either lower quality paint, or a slightly off shade being used.
C~ difference in size. Some of them counterfeits were made from a photo as the pattern, so a tiny varience in size can be seen when held next to an authentic.
D~ Backstamp errors. One example would be an incorrect edition size. Or even a completly wrong backstamp.
Some myths about the differences....
- Not all disney Authentic pins have a paint on them which glows under blacklight.
- a boarder on a backstamp does not indicated a scrap/counterfeit pin.
- a Backer Card does not mean it is an authentic pin. Cards can be swapped. AND DS.com and DA backer cards and PACKAGING have been manufactured by counterfeit dealers.