Collecting Fun With 2008 Olympic Pins

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Cool Pins For 2008 Olympic Pins Collectors

Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini (known as the five Friendlies) may just be some of the most sought after mascots on the Beijing 2008 Olympic pins of all collectible pins in recent years. Their wide appeal is likely to make them popular among many groups.



There are plenty more unique pins for this Olympiad
if you aren't a fan of the little mascots. Pin collectors throughout the world, enjoy!

The Scoop About Olympic Pins Collecting

What's valuable, what's fun, and what people love to trade

Whenever you go to an Olympiad you'll find tons of pins everywhere. Many of them are fun and if you like pins in general then you'll have a great time just looking around.

Don't be fooled into thinking that all those pins you spot will be of great collector value. There are only a few really desireable types of pins from each Olympic games that are prized and sought after.

The pins that hold the most value over time are sponsor pins, country pins, and special event or commemorative pins. The more widely available the less value a pin is likely to have. But, hey, a lot of people don't ever see the plethora of pins out there and many of these make great pins to trade with others.

Bid pins are the most prized of Olympic pins. The reason for this is that the cities that originally bid for the games to be held in their city create a logo pin. Once the city is chosen the pins change. these original bid pins are some of the highest valued pins of all. They are also very rare and that is what makes them so highly valued.

Pin Mania

Pin Collector's Heaven

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Happy Valentine's Day Pin

The Cool Pins Traders Shop

Olympic Pins Then and Now

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Fuwa In Action

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Mascot Welcome Pin

New Link List

Kelly's Olympic Pin Collection
One pin collector shares her treasures
Micke's Trading Center
Micke is an avid Olympic pins collector and this is one of his pages he uses to show pins he wants to trade
Pins For Trading
Mark has a wide collection of Olympic pins for trading

2008 Olympics Chinese Landmarks Pin Set

Chinese Music Instruments Pin Set

Beijing Olympics American Flag

The Pin Collector's Corner

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Olympic Pins Traders Comments Corner

For Pin L(oo)kers, Pin Buffs and Pin Fanatics

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