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Pinny Pal Community Thread 2.0 - Please read the first post :)

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  • Midas244Midas244 Registered User regular
    I know it sounds crazy but we're at the limit of space at East so a dedicated room is hard. Maybe we could do the queue room but it seems like the infobooth is kinda the informal place to go.

    If anyone is missing staff heads let me know, I got extras of them all to
    Help out (except Khoo, I gave all my Khoo to Versuserik)

  • KamelonKamelon Canberra, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    Midas244 wrote: »
    I know it sounds crazy but we're at the limit of space at East so a dedicated room is hard. Maybe we could do the queue room but it seems like the infobooth is kinda the informal place to go.

    If anyone is missing staff heads let me know, I got extras of them all to
    Help out (except Khoo, I gave all my Khoo to Versuserik)

    Was Ben's head around? I know he's not with PA any more so his will be harder to get; did anyone see it at East?

    I haven't started collecting Staff Heads yet and thought I'll wait till Aus to try in person; but if I can't easily get Ben, I'm not sure I'll try so much.

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  • CowpuppyCowpuppy Squirrel Squad (EAST) Registered User regular
    Kamelon wrote: »
    Was Ben's head around? I know he's not with PA any more so his will be harder to get; did anyone see it at East?

    I haven't started collecting Staff Heads yet and thought I'll wait till Aus to try in person; but if I can't easily get Ben, I'm not sure I'll try so much.

    I was looking, but I didn't see any Ben pins. I'm only missing him, KI Fightstick, and DLC, so getting him is a high priority for me.

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  • ClixClix This guy I know Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    Midas244 wrote: »
    I know it sounds crazy but we're at the limit of space at East so a dedicated room is hard.

    I don't think that it's making space that's hard, it's making good use of the space that's already available. Does PAX really need dozens of Xbox 360's in the console freeplay area that sit unused? PAX East has way more available floor space then PAX Prime. If they can make such a thing happen in Seattle then it should be virtually effortless to do at the BCEC.

  • purevalpureval Somersworth, NH Registered User regular
    Kamelon wrote: »
    Midas244 wrote: »
    I know it sounds crazy but we're at the limit of space at East so a dedicated room is hard. Maybe we could do the queue room but it seems like the infobooth is kinda the informal place to go.

    If anyone is missing staff heads let me know, I got extras of them all to
    Help out (except Khoo, I gave all my Khoo to Versuserik)

    Was Ben's head around? I know he's not with PA any more so his will be harder to get; did anyone see it at East?

    I haven't started collecting Staff Heads yet and thought I'll wait till Aus to try in person; but if I can't easily get Ben, I'm not sure I'll try so much.

    No Ben was not there and neither was his head. He will have some at Prime though. I have been trying to work out a deal for his but have had no luck.

  • TheAggroCraigTheAggroCraig Ultimate Lucky Douchebag MassachusettsRegistered User regular
    I managed to score a Ben Kuchera off of someone working the upstairs merch booth Friday morning, 'twas a good morning.

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  • surettesurette kill the switch Boston, MARegistered User regular
    Still don't have any of the staff heads as I missed out on the trading event Saturday. :/

  • Midas244Midas244 Registered User regular
    His head was supposed to be at East but they accidentally didn't bring the box with his head, it'll be at Prime.

    @imsorad I work CFP and it's not easy estimating how many Xbox 360s versus xbox 1s we'll need before the show. I can tell you though that by 6pm and later all the consoles were taken (tabletop has a similar problem, once expo he'll closes we just don't have enough games/consoles to meet demand). It's nowhere near as bad as it is at Prime (we have a ton more room) but we definitely need more room to accommodate demand.

    We've asked Khoo about this and one of the big differences between PAX and other shows is that attendees come inside and actually stay almost the whole time. The BCEC is expanding by 30% in the next three years but when the show sells out in like a half hour and there are huge waits at console freeplay/PC freeplay, tabletop freeplay after 6pm were not optimized correctly.

    All that being said often the queue room is often unused, no reason we couldn't have a pin trading area there.

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  • VersuserikVersuserik (E) Versuserik Maui HawaiiRegistered User regular
    Midas244 wrote: »
    I know it sounds crazy but we're at the limit of space at East so a dedicated room is hard. Maybe we could do the queue room but it seems like the infobooth is kinda the informal place to go.

    If anyone is missing staff heads let me know, I got extras of them all to
    Help out (except Khoo, I gave all my Khoo to Versuserik)

    Yessss- VersusKid's Khooincy pile is growing! His collection is only at 11 but I expect that to grow. One day he'll be like Scrooge McDuck on his giant mound of Khoos. So very proud... Hold on.... I got something in my eyes...

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  • akl3inakl3in Registered User regular
    Assuming I have a very small pin collection, is there any pins currently in the PA online store worth buying?

  • KurpavKurpav Registered User regular
    akl3in wrote: »
    Assuming I have a very small pin collection, is there any pins currently in the PA online store worth buying?

    Since "worth" is partially subjective... I'd say ALL OF THEM! Really it depends on your intent, the sets in the store can be the best value for those starting out and wanting fodder for trading. The staff can't refuse a trade and they will have a variety of pins including the more exclusive ones, so you can trade up your fodder.

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  • VaanroseVaanrose Pin Cushion SeattleRegistered User regular
    akl3in wrote: »
    Assuming I have a very small pin collection, is there any pins currently in the PA online store worth buying?

    The Halloween, Christmas and Valentine's pin are gone at the end of the month, so if you want them, you need to grab them now.

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  • ClixClix This guy I know Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    Midas244 wrote: »
    @imsorad I work CFP and it's not easy estimating how many Xbox 360s versus xbox 1s we'll need before the show. I can tell you though that by 6pm and later all the consoles were taken (tabletop has a similar problem, once expo he'll closes we just don't have enough games/consoles to meet demand). It's nowhere near as bad as it is at Prime (we have a ton more room) but we definitely need more room to accommodate demand.

    We've asked Khoo about this and one of the big differences between PAX and other shows is that attendees come inside and actually stay almost the whole time. The BCEC is expanding by 30% in the next three years but when the show sells out in like a half hour and there are huge waits at console freeplay/PC freeplay, tabletop freeplay after 6pm were not optimized correctly.

    All that being said often the queue room is often unused, no reason we couldn't have a pin trading area there.
    I meant no disrespect the CFP area, just trying to make a point that there is still available room at PAX. Take the Diversity Lounge for example, that never existed until this year.

  • fishfishmonkeyhatfishfishmonkeyhat Freelance Pin Man Newcastle, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    Midas244 wrote: »
    If anyone is missing staff heads let me know, I got extras of them all to
    Help out

    Have any Ben K?
    Versuserik wrote: »
    So very proud... Hold on.... I got something in my eyes...

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  • Gojira_DudeGojira_Dude Dark Lord of the Kaiju TN, USARegistered User regular
    Hello, all. This is my first post in some time. I hope everyone had fun at East that could make it. Like I've stated in previous threads, I'm so grateful to this community for being so welcoming and helpful.

    Unfortunately, I must bow out of trading for a while. I opened a new business back in October and it's taking all of my time, energy, and most of all, money. Saying that, I've VERY painfully decided to put up my collection on eBay (including my DLC). I honestly thought that I'd never sell these but money flow is back to college and ramen days.

    I'll still be around, I just won't be trading for a while. Thanks again, everyone.

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  • redfield85redfield85 Registered User regular
    Hello, all. This is my first post in some time. I hope everyone had fun at East that could make it. Like I've stated in previous threads, I'm so grateful to this community for being so welcoming and helpful.

    Unfortunately, I must bow out of trading for a while. I opened a new business back in October and it's taking all of my time, energy, and most of all, money. Saying that, I've VERY painfully decided to put up my collection on eBay (including my DLC). I honestly thought that I'd never sell these but money flow is back to college and ramen days.

    I'll still be around, I just won't be trading for a while. Thanks again, everyone.

    Enjoy the small fortune you will make off that sale! Ha.

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  • DuckieDuckie Squirrel Squad Sydney, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    @Gojira_Dude‌ your collection is gorgeous, I'm sorry you have to sell it :(

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  • Jake CappsJake Capps Patrick Space Force Base, FloridaRegistered User regular
    Does anyone know where I can pick up the PA forum badge pin? I saw a few members with it, and it looks awesome.

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  • AyefkayAyefkay Queensland, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    Jake Capps wrote: »
    Does anyone know where I can pick up the PA forum badge pin? I saw a few members with it, and it looks awesome.

    Unless you're referring to the Club PA pin given on the $30 tier, then never heard of such a pin, what does it look like?

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  • Jake CappsJake Capps Patrick Space Force Base, FloridaRegistered User regular
    It looks like a large family crest. It's about as big as the Valentines Day pin. It's not an official Pinny pin.

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  • Jake CappsJake Capps Patrick Space Force Base, FloridaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2014
    I guess they don't make them any more. forums.penny-arcade.com/discussion/176788/pax-prime-forum-lapel-pin-sold-out

    UPDATE: Snagged one. I guess I should have read the thread first.

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  • AyefkayAyefkay Queensland, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    ah, i've seen a few of those on eBay, was never sure where they were from.

    On that note, it would be cool to have something like that as an official Pinny arcade pin for forum members

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  • Jake CappsJake Capps Patrick Space Force Base, FloridaRegistered User regular
    I'm sure there will be more than a few of those as the years go by.

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  • fishfishmonkeyhatfishfishmonkeyhat Freelance Pin Man Newcastle, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    Halloween and Christmas sets must be off the site, as someone just listed both on ebay with a starting bid of $80.

    Each.

    :/

  • orthancstoneorthancstone TexasRegistered User regular
    They are still up. Someone's just optimistic.

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  • AyefkayAyefkay Queensland, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    'END OF APRIL', as said in the email, is still a week away....

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  • surettesurette kill the switch Boston, MARegistered User regular
    edited April 2014
    Yeah, some people are stupid/annoying. Saw someone list an Acquisitions Inc set for $75 when it's very much available on the PA store for $30.

    surette on
  • VaanroseVaanrose Pin Cushion SeattleRegistered User regular
    surette wrote: »
    Yeah, some people are stupid/annoying. Saw someone list an Acquisitions Inc set for $75 when it's very much available on the PA store for $30.

    That Acquisitions set BEGAN at $200. Then it was dropped to $100, now to $75.

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  • surettesurette kill the switch Boston, MARegistered User regular
    Vaanrose wrote: »
    surette wrote: »
    Yeah, some people are stupid/annoying. Saw someone list an Acquisitions Inc set for $75 when it's very much available on the PA store for $30.

    That Acquisitions set BEGAN at $200. Then it was dropped to $100, now to $75.
    hahaha, wow. I can't believe that.

  • AyefkayAyefkay Queensland, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    Literally JUST received my pin package in the mail from cabbie98, an awesome pin pal to have as part of our awesome group, thanks!

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  • purevalpureval Somersworth, NH Registered User regular
    The first article on pinnypals.com is live. I would love to know what people think. If you are interested in writing one too please get in contact with me.

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  • DarthMonachusDarthMonachus Doctor Hershey, PARegistered User regular
    @pureval‌ That article is really well-written and I enjoyed reading it!

  • purevalpureval Somersworth, NH Registered User regular
  • JuicesirJuicesir The Boy with the D&D Tattoo Registered User regular
    Hey! I'm a hardcore level trader looking to be placed in a group. I normally attend both Prime and East. Australia and Texas are a bit out of my reach.

    I have almost a full set of PAX East 2014 pins that I would be willing to place as a down payment for acceptance into any group. ^_^

  • PedroAsaniPedroAsani Brotherhood of the Squirrel [Prime]Registered User regular
    New FAQ going out tomorrow. Questions already on it are about Pin Production and Pin Care. A few about East Pins showing up at Prime, New Staff Pins and Killer Instinct Pins. Anything else you want to know, or if you have specific questions about the aforementioned stuff, let me know.

  • rentfnrentfn Registered User regular
    @pureval‌ I really enjoyed your article. I felt the same way. After waiting in line and getting enough, I got four by bringing a friend, I waited in other lines the next two days and let others get them. Really well written.

  • AyefkayAyefkay Queensland, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    PedroAsani wrote: »
    New FAQ going out tomorrow. Questions already on it are about Pin Production and Pin Care. A few about East Pins showing up at Prime, New Staff Pins and Killer Instinct Pins. Anything else you want to know, or if you have specific questions about the aforementioned stuff, let me know.

    Really REALLY want some solid info on the KI Pin Ultimate situation..... Have been asking around myself, but i seem to always end up chasing my own tail with people having little to no information at all... Hopefully you can do better.

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  • rentfnrentfn Registered User regular
    When asking for trades on Pin Pals, do you add pins that the people want and add one or two extra to spice up the deal even if its not something they want, just to try to even it up?? Or am I wasting peoples time.

  • QumadenQumaden World's Mightiest Mortal Registered User regular
    rentfn wrote: »
    When asking for trades on Pin Pals, do you add pins that the people want and add one or two extra to spice up the deal even if its not something they want, just to try to even it up?? Or am I wasting peoples time.

    I've tried that with no success. I made a few really good trades via pinnypals before East 14, and since then it seems like everyone thinks their Aus Pins are worth infinity dollars and that they'll be able to trade it for a DLC pin so they want to hold on to them for "something they really want". I try and trade for pins that my friends need because they aren't as obsessed with this as I am, but they dig certain specific pins that I just couldn't get enough of. Same problem, they're holding onto that Leeroy or 10th Anniversary for "something they really want", which are the original set of Aus pins.

    Pinnypals seemed to work really awesome, but now it just seems that a lot of people are just pin hoarding hoping for that "big score".

  • akl3inakl3in Registered User regular
    Really nice article. I especially like the last part about the pin purchasing. I was hoping to score a 10th anniversary on Sunday, but they sold out SUPER quick. I got some really great pins, and got to meet mike and jerry (I as so excited about talking to jerry that I forgot to get mike to sign my badge hahahaha)

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