About us

This site is owned by a fan of metal and enamel lapel pins, hereafter called Pinaddictfan. Pinaddictfan began collecting lapel pins in 2007 when there was an uproar over the type of flag pin worn by politicians. Pinaddictfan just wanted a nice flag pin but instead fell down the ebay lapel pin rabbit hole and has never been the same. Politics shall not be further discussed on this site. Everyone can appreciate a nice lapel pin. Pinaddictfan has a large collection of pins >10,000, with the largest categories being antique school pins, antique red cross pins, and mostly antique mason and related fraternity pins. Owning these pins is not a sign of endorsement of the organization it represents but is rather simply enjoyment of the beauty of the pin. 

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More about Pinaddictfan

She is a scientist, specifically a neurophysiologist. So yes she is a weirdo. She fully embraces being a geek/nerd/weirdo. Being an academic scientist has been the honor of her life. Neurons are life - neurons are everything. Everything you see, say, feel, think is because of neurons.

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FAQ

Q. Are there pins for sale on this site?

A. There will be but we are not currently set up for that.

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Q. What is the purpose if nothing is currently for sale?

A. Eye candy only at the moment.

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Q. Will there be any modern or customizable pins for sale?

A. Very unlikely. 

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Q. Will the pins for sale be reasonably priced?

A. Absolutely there will be grab-bag options, where you can pick mulitple pins for a total of $5 or $10 with very reasonable shipping costs. (likely $3.99 or less).

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Q. Does this site have anything to do with the pinaddictdotcom site?

A. No. Absolutely nothing. That site does sell new - modern lapel pins. There is no further connection.