Beijing Pin Trading Stories

Here are selection of the hundreds of media stories and feature articles on pin trading and collecting that took place at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.

It helps to explain the worldwide interest in pin collecting and confirms that pin trading is the Number One Official Spectator Sport of each and every Olympic Games.

Click on the links to open the article in a new window. Enjoy the read!

Chinese Love Of Collecting Creates Trading Fever

Not long after the security guards arrive every morning, Molly Baker sets up a small seat near a security entrance at the Olympic Green. She lays out three squares of velvety black fabric covering. Then she sits down for the day. » Read More

Hopes pinned on Beijing gold

Ron Finnigan has his eyes on the prize in Olympic pin trading. He knows his opponents at the 2008 Olympics will be tough - tougher than those at any of the past Olympics at which he's competed. » Read More

Pin frenzy hits Beijing ... and London's next

One competiton coming to London is Olympic pin badge collecting. Here in Beijing, the international currency of the Olympics is the pin badge. They are everywhere - in all shapes, colours and sizes. » Read More

Pinning their passion on the Olympics

Doug Todd was among old friends. Just outside one of the security checkpoints to the Main Press Center, he was happily chatting with anyone who came up to him looking at his flair-laden vest. » Read More

Roaring Olympic pin trade

Forget the sporting events, there are a quite few people at the Olympic Games who say the real Olympic action is in pin trading. » Read More

Pin collector has star appeal

It seems you do not have to run faster, jump higher or even be stronger to be an Olympic star these days. Having a huge collection of pins does the trick just fine. » Read More

Pin collectors scour Beijing for that next big find

There's a cardinal rule when it comes to the art of pin trading at the Olympic Games - if it catches your eye, pursue it at all costs. » Read More

Coke's Pin of the Day introduced in 1994

Pin trading is a hit in Beijing. The Pin of the Day was introduced in 1994, and in Nagano, the Pin of the Day was huge -- as was pin trading overall. More than 450,000 people visited the center. » Read More

What is the Pacific Pin Club?

The Pacific Pin Club is Western Canada's premiere organization for lapel pin collectors and traders. Founded in 1987, the Club is entering its 22nd year of generating awareness and interest in pin collecting and promoting the hobby in British Columbia, across Canada and around the World.

Last updated: 25 October 2008