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Dan Pederson Passes
It is with regret that we announce the passing of our friend and fellow Pacific Pin Club member, Dan Pederson, after a lengthy and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Dan was predeceased by his father Lawrence (Swede) Pederson. He is … Continue reading
Pin Trading May 2014: And the star spangled banner in triumph shall wave
Another month, another pin trading poster. This time it’s for May and a distinctly American theme has been unveiled. Click here to read the entire story.
The Secrets Behind Expo Pin Trading
An interesting look back at pin trading at the Expo 2010 Shanghai China … enjoy! A powerful practice has swept across the expansive reaches of the Expo, consuming all who is exposed to it. Pin trading is the name, and all … Continue reading
Pin trading an unofficial sport at Arctic Winter Games
Many call pin trading the 21st sport at the Arctic Winter Games, and some say it’s highly addictive. “Once I realized what it was and got into it, then I really got deep into it,” said Gina Kalloch, a pin-trading veteran with … Continue reading
Dedicated collectors trade Olympic pins — and memories
Don Bigsby is in Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympics. Bob Boehm isn’t there, a last-minute scratch. For both men, though, the Games mean more than athletic feats to cheer and medal counts to track. Their arrival means a new batch … Continue reading