News and Updates - 2010

Pin Trading Centre open through March

March 03, 2010
The Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre at The Olympic Superstore inside Hbc in Downtown Vancouver will remain open through to the end of the Paralympic Winter Games. >> Click here for hours of operation ...

Pin trading enjoys gold-medal coverage

March 01, 2010
Check out the tremendous gold-medal compilation of stories and videos and discover for yourself what the members of the Pacific Pin Club have known for eons ... that pin trading is fun !! >> Click here to view ...

News on the Pin of the Day Framed Set

February 24, 2010
Here's a chance for pin collectors to obtain the most sought-after and iconic pin set of each and every Games ... The Coca-Cola Pin of the Day Framed Set - Vancouver 2010 Edition. It's available for presale now at the Vancouver 2010 Online Store. Be sure to order your set today as quantities are very limited. >> Click here to order ...

Global News covers Olympic Pin Mania

February 22, 2010
Millions collect and trade Olympic pins from the 2010 Games. As Global News reports, their appeal bridges all nationalities, cultures and languages. The video clip features Al Falcao, Pepe Vargas, Pete Canalichio and others. >> Click here to view this compelling video ...

24 Hours video profiles pin trading

February 17, 2010
A great video introduction to the magic of pin trading and what's happening throughout the streets of Vancouver ... "a meeting of cultures" and random acts of trading !! >> Click here to view ...

Counterfeit 2010 pins found in circulation

February 12, 2010
On the day of the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games comes news of counterfeit pins in the Vancouver area. Collectors should be on the lookout for the counterfeit pins ... and be aware that pins and collections may be seized by authorities.>> Read more now ...

Edgewater Casino's I-PEZ now open

February 07, 2010
The Pacific Pin Club is excited to announce and invite all pin traders and collectors to participate at the International Pin Exchange Zone (I-PEZ), located inside the Edgewater Casino and directly across the street from GM Place and BC Place Stadium. Activities take place from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM daily. >> Click here for more information ...

Province newspaper profiles pin phenomenon

February 02, 2010
The Province Newspaper profiled the pin trading phenomenon with a front cover and full page story. >> Click here or on the image for details ...

Two-day pin show an outstanding success !!

February 01, 2010
The Pacific Pin Club's first pin trading show to coincide with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games was an outstanding success with a full house of pin traders, the public and the media. The second two-day show takes place on Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28. See you there !! >> Discover more and plan to attend ...

Vancouver Olympics Free Events Guide

January 17, 2010
CityCaucus has compiled a fantastic list of free venues and attractions for residents, visitors and pin traders alike. "Where 2 Be for Free" - the definitive guide for low-cost 2010 Games fun - can be found online and currently lists 52 different venues ... from the Abbotsford Live Site to West Vancouver's Spirit Square. >> Check out the list right now ...

Offset your carbon footprint and get a pin

January 12, 2010
Purchase one tonne of carbon offsets from Offsetter's unique 2010 Legacy Portfolio and receive a commemorative certificate and a special, limited-edition Offsetters 2010 pin. >> Check it out and start offsetting today ...

Top 10 Olympic Experiences in the City

January 12, 2010
With just 30 Days to Go to the start of the 2010 Olympic Games, if you don’t know a half-pipe from a water pipe or a hat trick from a magic trick, don’t despair. During the 2010 Olympic Winter Games there will be hundreds of opportunities to catch the Olympic spirit without a sport ticket or a sporting background. >> Read and learn more ...

Number 1 pin trading site is really 3-for-1

January 10, 2010
The final recommendation for the Top 10 Pin Trading Locations for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games is actually three different sites in one report. Looks like we should have called this initiative the Top 15 locations, eh ... Enjoy !! >> Read and discover more ...

Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre now open

January 02, 2010
The first Coca-Cola Pin Trading Centre for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games officially opened today inside The Olympic Superstore at with a ribbon cutting, limited-edition Opening Day pin, lots of media attention and tons of pin trading. >> Check out all the pictures of the event ...

News and Updates - 2009

News and Updates - 2008

What is the Pacific Pin Club?

The Pacific Pin Club is Western Canada's premiere organization for lapel pin collectors and traders. Founded in 1987, the Club is entering its 23rd year of generating awareness and interest in pin collecting and promoting the hobby in British Columbia, across Canada and around the World.

Last updated: 01 March 2010