Yes, Virginia, December IS the time to start designing your team's 2011 trading pins

Now that the 2010 Little League season is history, it’s a good time to reflect on how the season went. How did your team do this year? How far did they go in the tournaments? Most important of all, did your players have fun all season?

How were your team’s trading pins this year? Did the kids love them, and did they generate lots of excitement at the games and tournaments? Did your team’s pins boost team spirit or leave it as flat as third base? Were other teams’ pins bigger, fancier, more exciting than yours?

If your pins were a home run in 2010, you probably ordered them from us. Direct Trading Pins had a great year, and we provided some of the greatest trading pins we’ve ever seen. The number of creative designs out there is fantastic. We’re proud to have been the supplier of choice for so many teams with wonderful designs.

If your pins weren’t the hottest, most traded pins around - which undoubtedly means you got them somewhere else - we can fix that for the new season. With a little bit of planning now, Direct Trading Pins can help you create trading pins for the 2011 season that will knock the other teams’ pins right out of the park.

Sure, it’s really early to be talking about trading pins for next season when this season’s barely done. But it’s also a great time to plan. You and your team still have fresh memories of this year’s favorite pins, and you’ll have plenty of time to create next year’s winning pin design.

Talk to your players. Find out what they thought the coolest (or in today’s terms, "sickest") pins. What made those pins the best? How did they compare to your own team’s pins? What would your players like to see changed on their own pins for next year?

How big were your team’s 2010 trading pins? It’s a cliche, but its true -- bigger pins always trade better. Then think about the pin options. If you’re on a tight budget, for example, consider adding glitter to next year’s pins. It’s an economical way to add sparkle and elegance your team’s pins.

Remember, trading pins are all about flashy, sparkly, in-your-face wow. There’s no room for subtle here. Does your team have a mascot? Add LED lights to give them flashing eyes for a really standout look.

Danglers are especially popular, often as a way to show the year of the tournament your team played in. If your budget is exceptionally tight, you can update the danglers next year instead of ordering all-new pins.

How about adding motion? Direct Trading Pins offers a range of motion possibilities, including spinners, sliders and bobble heads, all designed to really catch the eye. Motion sends the trading value of your pins through the roof.

Remember, at Direct Trading Pins, we don’t charge for artwork or revisions. You can tinker with the design of your team’s 2011 trading pins as much as you want until it’s exactly what you want. Not sure what you want? No problem there, either. Just give us a call or fill out our free quote form. Our talented graphic artists are always happy to talk with customers. Call us toll free at 1-888-677-4782, or fill out our no-obligation free quote form here, and we’ll help you create the greatest pins your team has ever seen!