Application
Trading Pins For Sports Clubs And Events
Trading pins live or die on how they look on a table next to a hundred others. Sports club and tournament orders are driven by deadlines that do not move, quantities that are decided late, and designs that need to stand out at arm's length rather than read well close up.
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The Brief In This Setting
What Buyers Struggle With
- The tournament date is fixed and the artwork is always signed off late
- Squad numbers change, so quantities are confirmed at the last minute
- Flat pins disappear on a swap table next to sparkle and dangle variants
- Youth events need pins that survive being handled by children all weekend
- Every club wants a chase variant without paying for a second die
What They Actually Need
- A realistic lead time, and an honest answer when a date cannot be met
- A finish that stands out under indoor venue lighting
- Variants achievable from one die rather than several
- Attachments safe for children to handle
- Individually bagged pins ready for trading straight out of the box
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Typical Scenarios
Tournament trading pins swapped between visiting teams
Season badges issued to squad members and supporters
Sparkle or glow chase variants produced in smaller numbers
Club anniversary pins sold through the clubhouse
Marathon and race finisher pins handed out at the line
Process
How An Order Runs
- Send the design, the quantity and the hard date the pins are needed
- We confirm what is achievable against that date before quoting
- A quote is issued covering the base pin and any variants
- You approve the vector proof and the die is cut
- A sample is approved, generally within 3-5 days
- Production runs, generally 10-15 days, or on an expedited fee if the date is tight
- Pins are bagged individually and shipped by FedEx, UPS or DHL
Logistics
Delivery And Packing
- Individual poly bags so pins arrive ready to trade
- Rubber clutches specified where children will handle the pins
- Chase variants packed and counted separately from the main run
- Express carrier selected when the event date leaves no slack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order?
100 pieces per design, across pins, coins, medals, keychains and patches.
How fast can you deliver?
Samples generally take 3-5 days and mass production generally takes 10-15 days after sample approval. Rush orders are accepted against an expedited fee.
Our tournament is in three weeks. Is that possible?
Tell us the date before you order. Rush orders are accepted against an expedited fee, and we will say plainly whether the date is reachable rather than promise and miss it.
Can we have a rare variant from the same die?
Yes. Glitter, glow or different plating on the same die gives a distinct variant without a second tooling charge.
Are the pins safe for children to handle?
Specify rubber clutches rather than butterfly clutches, which is standard practice for youth trading pins.
Get A Quote For Sports Clubs And Events
Tell us the design, the quantity and the date. Minimum 100 pieces per design.