‘Tis The Season - To Start Designing Next Year’s Trading Pins

OK, so the 2010 Little League season is history, you’re thinking about the holidays and everything you need to do. Believe it or not, now is a perfect time to start thinking about your team’s trading pins for next year.

What? It’s too early, you say? Well, yeah, it is early. That’s the point. You have plenty of time to reflect on this year’s pins and how they were received, and to start planning next year’s design.

All things considered, it’s a good time to reflect on how the season went as a whole. How did your team do? What were some of the highlights of the season? Most important, how much fun did your players have?

Consider the reaction, both from your own team and others, to your team’s 2010 trading pins. Did your kids love them? Did they command serious trading power at the games? What did some of the favorites from other teams look like, and how did they compare to your team’s pins?

If your team’s pins left something to be desired, now is the time to fix it. Right now, our talented graphic artists at Trading Pins Direct have plenty of time to help you design the greatest pins, with the highest trade value, that anybody will see in 2011. If you want next year’s pins to be a home run, now’s the time to start batting practice.

Talk to your players. Find out what trading pins they liked the best this year. What made them favorites? What do your players want changed on their own pins for the 2011 season?

Remember, trading pins are not about low-key. Pins are all about the glitter, the flash, the wild, the in-your-face. That should be your guiding principle as you’re designing your team’s pins.

There are lots of ways to add trading power to your trading pins, and they don’t have to be expensive. There’s a pin style and option for any team and any budget.

Take glitter, for example. It’s an economical way to add a stylish, expensive-looking elegance to any trading pin. That alone boosts the value of your pins when the trading starts.

Danglers are another easy way to add value. These can show the year of your team’s tournament appearance, and if you’re on a limited budget, they can be updated the following year.

How about literally adding flash? Blinking LED lights can give mascots flashing eyes and really boost trading power.

If you really want to send the trading value of your team’s pins through the roof, consider adding a motion element. Trading Pins Direct can add spinners, sliders, even bobble heads to your pins to catch traders’ eyes. When it comes to raising the trading value of pins, motion is the ultimate option.

Last but not least, consider the size of your team’s trading pins. It’s just a fact of life that bigger pins always trade better. Think big for 2011, and you’ll see bigger and better results. Of course, that applies to the games too, not just trading pins.

Keep in mind that Trading Pins Direct doesn’t charge for artwork or revisions. You can revise the design of your team’s 2011 pins until it’s exactly what you want. If you’re not certain what you want, just give us a call or fill out our free quote form. Our award-winning graphic artists will be happy to help you create the perfect trading pins for your team. Call us toll free at 1-866-860-8842, fill out our no-obligation free quote form or email us at sales@tradingpinsdirect.com and we’ll step up to the plate for your team!