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PIN NEWS -  MARCH 2004

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G'day everyone,

Firstly, thanks to all my friends who let me know that I’d left the “.au” off the website address in the February newsletter.  Sorry for mucking you around. I’ve fixed it up this time, and have checked all the hyperlinks.  

 This is a very exciting month as the countdown to the Athens games continues.  The flame is due to be lit in Olympia on 25 March heralding the start of the 2004 Torch Relay.  Look out for it as it passes through Sydney on 4^th June and Melbourne on 5^th June.  If anyone hears of any special events being held to commemorate this special occasion, please let me know and I’ll pass it on.  The only event I’ve heard about so far is the "Kick-Off to Athens" Pin Trading Day on June 19^th at the  NBC Experience Store in Rockefeller Center.  This special trading only day has been arranged to coincide with the arrival of the Athens 2004 Olympic Torch Relay in midtown Manhattan. If anyone is lucky enough to be going to New York in June take along your traders as this is one event not to be missed.

Has anyone been lucky enough to have been selected to carry the torch?  I’m sure everyone would love to know if you have. 

Events that may be of interest:

The 22nd Greek Festival of Sydney

Darling Harbour, Sunday 21st March

According to the booklet inserted in The Sydney Morning Herald, "The festival is honoured on the day with the presence of the ATHENS 2004 Organising Committee for the Olympic Games Exhibition.  It will be open to the public for a sneak preview of what is in store when the games begin on 13 August.

The exhibition will be hosted by representatives from ATHENS 2004 and will include rare historical pieces dating back to the very first Olympic Games, official memorabilia and a special guest appearance by ATHENS 2004 mascots, Phevos and Athena.  There will also be heaps of free gifts and surprises for all age groups as well as special appearances by members of the Australian Olympic Team...a chance to meet a future Australian Olympic Champion."  This sounds like a thoroughly enjoyable event so if you’re a Sydneysider, pop along and see the Athens mascots.

23^rd Annual Olympin Collectors’ Show – Los Angeles, California  6-10 October, 2004

The Southern California Olympic Pin Club will host the above Collectors’ Show at the Wilshire Grand Hotel which is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.  Collectors looking for more information, please visit the website by clicking here.  This looks like being a fantastic event as apart from the pins, there’s plenty of other activities planned to keep you entertained.

 Pin Clubs – Does anyone know of any Pin Clubs in Anchorage, Vancouver, Portland, San Francisco?  If so, please let me know.

 New Pins:

I’m still finding pins from the Sydney 2000 games that have either been overlooked or forgotten about.  Whilst they are not all that uncommon, perhaps you’ve missed them too.  Take a close look at the Torch Relay Baggage Truck pin which can easily be confused with the Mobile Office pin. Check them out  – click here.  I was also shown a Telstra staff set of three pins and managed to get a picture of them (see under Sydney Sponsors).  Does anyone know the story behind these?

 Help Identify – I’ve added a new category on the website listing pins that I have been unable to identify.  With such knowledgeable collectors out there, I’m sure the answers will pour in!  If you’ve got any pins that you have no idea what they are, send me an image and I’ll post it up for you.

 Australia Post pin – This pin is proving to be very illusive.  Has anyone managed to find one?

 Sponsor Pins – Athens sponsors have now started issuing pins and most of these are proving quite difficult to find – Coke, Panasonic, Olympic Airlines and John Hancock.  Panasonic has issued several and I’m told they can be obtained by writing to their Head Office in Japan.  I have obtained images of some of their pins and they are really lovely.  The sporting pins I’ve seen so far are pin on pins that actually move – sailboarding, volleyball, swimming.  There are two other moving pins – one mascot pin with a moving leg, the other a liftup pin (limited 1000) showing the Athens logo underneath.  If anyone has any ideas regarding other sponsor pins as I’m sure there’s many that I haven’t seen or am aware of, and would like to share the information, please let me know.

 Media Pins – I’ve seen three NBC pins and one Today Show pin released for Athens, and again images can be seen under Athens Media.  If anyone has any of these for trade, please let me know.

Wanted – I’m still trying to finish off my set of Participating Nation flag pins.  I’m missing Philippines, Croatia, Lebanon, Thailand and Singapore.  If anyone has spares and would like to swap or sell them, please let me know.  I’m also looking for the Shell White rectangle staff pin.

 Merchandise – for collectors of Sydney 2000 paper merchandise, I also have heaps of postcards, newspapers, posters, etc.  Some collectors have enquired about posters and although my range is limited, I’ve found another collector who has quite a good selection.  Again, happy to trade like for like.

Coke pins – A good range of Sydney 2000 Coke pins is now in stock including the Coca Cola VIP Sydney 2000 pin.  Generic Coke pins also available.

Hard Rock Café pins – I still have a really good range of Asian HRC pins.

Miscellaneous - Pokemon pins AND a new Snoopy pin.

Rugby World Cup:  Pins and Keyrings – These are just about gone now but I still have a few of the Countdown Series and Participating Nation Flag pins.  There is also only five Opening Ceremony pins left so if you’re missing this one, please be quick!  A series of Rugby ball pins and keyrings was released during the tournament and really didn’t get into all retail outlets.  I have a few sets of these and also some really nice keyrings.  Again, please grab them quickly!

 Australiana pins and keyrings – quite a few lovely new additions including a couple of aboriginal designs on boomerang pins and keyrings.  Also koala and kangaroo pins in silver and bronze.  These make excellent traders and are a great give-away when travelling overseas.

 Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on.  Interesting articles, suggestions, information on new pins, Swapmeets, etc. are all welcome.

Disclaimer:- This newletter (and contents) and the Aussie Pin Shop website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Australian Olympic Committee (AOC), or the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of any country.
 

NEWSLETTERS BETWEEN JULY 03 AND MARCH 04 ARE AVAILABLE.  I WILL ATTEMPT TO POST THEM UP IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS.  SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE.

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PIN NEWS JULY 2003
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G'day all,
The most exciting news I have to report this month is that the long-awaited Oceanic Association of Olympic & Sports Collectors - O.A.O.S.C, has been launched through its website at: www.oaosc.com. The association is a forum built by collectors for collectors of the Oceanic region who have an interest in Olympism and collecting items relating to the Olympic games.  Please visit the website and have a look around.  You’ll find an application for membership which you can fill and send off.  Membership of the OAOSC will provide you with many exciting opportunities over the coming months/years and keep you up to date with the rapidly growing world of Olympic and sports collectibles.

Sydney Monthly Swapmeet - The other exciting news is that a group of Sydney pin collectors held their first Monthly swapmeet on Sunday, 22 June.  This was organised by the OAOSC and held in conjunction with the Boulevard Markets at Sydney Olympic Park.  We estimate that several hundred people popped passed to have a look; many of whom were Sydney Volunteers who indicated they’d be back with their pin bags looking to find new pins.  Approval has been received for future swapmeets to be held on Sunday, 27 July and 24 August.  Tables are available ($25) for anyone wishing to set up – please email me if you want a table. 

Three Years after the Games Swapmeet – Sunday, 14 September, 2003

Planning is currently in progress to hold our Annual swapmeet down at the Sydney Olympic Park to commemorate the passing of three years since the Opening of the Sydney 2000 Games.  This is always such a fun day and a good chance to catch up with mates you haven’t seen since last year.  Dust off your pin bags and come on out and see what’s been found in the back of the cupboards this year.  If you’d like a table, please let me know.  Full details should be available in next month’s newsletter.

PIN NEWS

I have been busily updating the Coca Cola section of the website with new Sydney 2000 Olympic pins and Coke generic pins.  Some of the designs are quite spectacular and the pins are of a very high standard.  There is a number of moving pins available in both sections but all pins are limited in quantity so grab them early.

 I have left the New Listing section virtually unchanged this month so if you missed the goodies there last month, here’s another chance to complete your collection. Under NEW LISTINGS you’ll find:

-        El Salvador NOC pins for Athens 2004, Sydney VIP and Media, SLC and new generic NOC pins.

-                      Australian Olympic Committee “Willy” (team mascot) pins dating from 1996 and earlier.

 NOC pins – I’ve added a huge number of new Sydney and undated NOC pins.  There are a couple of pins I’ve listed under the NOC Undated section that I have no idea where they are from.  Can anyone out there identify these please?  I’d be most grateful.

 2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP, Sydney – Pins are available on my website. Click here.

The 100 Days to Go pin was released on 2 July 2003 and I have a little stock on hand.  I still have stock of the 400, 300 and 200 Days to Go if you’ve missed out on these.  The remainder of the Nation flag pins has now been released making an attractive set.  A lovely St Patricks Day pin (with dangler) is available and the real surprise is an IRB Easter Pin which slipped under everyone’s radar.  Apparently the two latter pins are limited to UNDER 500 pins which makes them highly collectible.  I don’t have huge quantities of either pin so don’t miss out on these.

 REMINDERS –

Athens pins are still available but the supply has nearly run out.

 NRL and AFL Aussie Football codes – new Supporter Pack for NRL fans.

 Australiana – two new series of pins – aboriginal paintings and a lighter look at the Aussie character.

 The Military collectors haven’t been left out and there’s several new Military pins along with an embroidered patch and keyring from the Ambersley Airshow commemorating the 80^th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

 VI Gay Games held in Sydney during 2002 – 5 pins, 2 keyrings and a peaked baseball cap are now available.  The Silver Sydney Harbour Bridge is quite something.

 Participating Nation flag pins have been discounted 10%.  Most countries are available and they make excellent traders.  If you’d like a heap of these, email me and I’ll do a bulk discount for 30 pins or more.

 MONTHLY GIVEAWAY – June was an extremely busy month and thanks to everyone who placed an order.  The winner, (picked at random), of the June Giveaway is Manfred Steiner, Germany.  For July, the prize will again be a Sydney 2000 SUN HERALD countdown boxed set of six pins (view on site at:  olympic pins/media pins/fairfax countdown.  These are highly attractive pins showing the three Sydney mascots – Syd, Millie and Olly, were limited to only 3000. 

Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on.  Interesting articles, suggestions, new pins etc. are all welcome.  If you’re holding a swapmeet, let me know this too as I’ll announce it on the website.  In the meantime,

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EXTRA PIN NEWS JUNE 2003
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G'day all,

 There have been a couple of exciting things happening in the world of Pin Collectors here in Sydney.  Please read on: 

SYDNEY – MONTHLY SWAPMEET

I am pleased to announce that the Oceanic Association of Olympic and Sports Collectors (OAOSC) will be co-ordinating at least three swapmeets at Olympic Park to co-incide with the monthly Boulevard Markets.    The first swapmeet will be held this Sunday, 22 June from 9 am.  There are limited tables available at a cost of $25 so if you are interested, please email me or just pop along for a look (don’t forget your pins to swap!). Whilst it is appreciated that this is very short notice, negotiations to make this happen have been going on for many months now and we have just been given approval for June, July and August, 2003.

 I am also able to report that a THREE YEARS AFTER THE GAMES SWAPMEET will also be held at Olympic Park on Sunday, 14 September.  Tables will be available for Association Members and Non-Members.  Details of membership will be announced shortly.  The fee for this swapmeet has not been confirmed, although I’m happy to receive and pass onto the Association any expressions of interest.

 Oceanic Association of Olympic and Sports Collectors (OAOSC) – Membership

Many collectors will remember being asked several years ago if they would be interested in becoming members of the OAOSC, and have heard nothing. Well, the wait is over and it’s all about to happen!  Membership of this IOC accredited Association will be offered to Australian and Overseas collectors in September.  Membership will come with many entitlements, give-aways, etc. and I will have more details about the OAOSC Website which is just receiving its finishing touches.  Membership details and an application form will be available through the website.

 REMINDERS:

Don’t forget to pop by and have a look at what’s new on my website:  http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au

 Under NEW LISTINGS you’ll find:

- El Salvador NOC pins for Athens 2004, Sydney VIP and Media, SLC and new generic NOC pins.

- Australian Olympic Committee “Willy” (team mascot) pins dating from 1996 and earlier.

VIDEOS – All VHS.

Sydney 2000 - Opening Ceremony (double), 16 Days in September (double), Torch Relay, Roy & HG Week 1.

Other Olympics – Equestrian, Dream Team 1996 Atlanta, Olympic Glory (all singles).

 RESULT BOOKS – Official IOC result books for every event for every sport held during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Find out official times, substitutions, goal scorers or just members of each team. Not every sport is available but there’s a good selection. Again, email me and I’ll see what I have.

 2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP, Sydney – Pins are available on my website.

The 100 Days to Go pin will be released on 2 July 2003 and I will have stock on hand. I still have stock of the 400, 300 and 200 Days to Go if you’ve missed out on these. The remainder of the Nation flag pins are now available – Samoa, and the last two qualifiers USA and Tonga. A lovely St Patricks Day pin (with dangler) is available and the real surprise is an IRB Easter Pin which slipped under everyone’s radar. Apparently the two latter pins are limited to UNDER 500 pins which make them highly collectible. I don’t have huge quantities of either pin so don’t miss out on these.

 NRL and AFL Aussie Football codes – new Supporter Pack for NRL fans.

Australiana – two new series of pins – aboriginal paintings and a lighter look at the Aussie character.

 The Military collectors haven’t been left out and there’s a patch and keyring from the Ambersley Airshow commemorating the 80^th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

 VI Gay Games held in Sydney during 2002 – 5 pins, 2 keyrings and a peaked baseball cap are now available. The Silver Sydney Harbour Bridge pin is quite something else.

 Participating Nation flag pins have been discounted 10%. Most countries are available and they make excellent traders. If you’d like a heap of these, email me and I’ll do a bulk discount for 30 pins or more. 

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY –

It’s not too late to place an order and be eligible for the June Giveaway.  For June, the prize will be a Sydney 2000 SUN HERALD countdown boxed set of six pins (view on site at: olympic pins/media pins/Fairfax countdown. These are highly attractive pins showing the three Sydney mascots – Syd, Millie and Olly and under 3000 of each pin was made.

Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, new pins etc. are all welcome. If you’re holding a swapmeet, let me know this too as I’ll announce it on the website. In the meantime,

Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
Mobile:  0403 0303 82

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PIN NEWS JUNE 2003
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G'day all,
I am pleased to announce that quite a number of new items have been added to the Aussie Pin Shop during the month.  Most of them are listed under NEW LISTINGS, however there are sprinklings of new pins under most other categories.  

Under NEW LISTINGS you’ll find:

El Salvador NOC pins for Athens 2004, Sydney VIP and Media, SLC and new generic NOC pins.

Australian Olympic Committee “Willy” (team mascot) pins dating from 1996 and earlier – coming soon. 

VIDEOS – All VHS.

Sydney 2000 - Opening Ceremony (double), 16 Days in September (double), Torch Relay, Roy & HG Week 1.

Other Olympics – Equestrian, Dream Team 1996 Atlanta, Olympic Glory (all singles).

RESULT BOOKS – Official IOC result books for every event for every sport held during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Find out official times, substitutions, goal scorers or just members of each team.  Not every sport is available but there’s a good selection.  Again, email me and I’ll see what I have.

And then there’s:

ATHENS UPDATE

Athens pins made by Efsimmons have been very popular and the quantities arriving have been extremely limited.  The designs of some of the pins are quite spectacular and highlight some of Greece’s ancient themes.  I have been accepting orders and trying to fill them when the pins come in.  Orders can still be accepted, and just a reminder that for all pins placed on order, your credit card will not be debited until the pins are ready to be mailed.  This ensures your safety and you are guaranteed to only be charged when the pins are on hand.

I have also managed to obtain an assortment of sporting pins by Efsimons.  Again, limited quantities but it is hoped to add new pins to the range on a monthly basis.  Please also have a look at the other Athens 2004 pins produced by Trofe.  Trofe is no longer a licencee and these early released pins have virtually disappeared into thin air. Limited quantities again and I doubt that any extras will become available so I’m unable to accept any orders for these.  Here's the link.

2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP, Sydney – Pins are available on my website. Click here.

The 100 Days to Go pin will be released on 2 July 2003 and I will have stock on hand.  I still have stock of the 400, 300 and 200 Days to Go if you’ve missed out on these.  The remainder of the Nation flag pins will be available next week – Samoa, and the last two qualifiers Spain and Tonga.   A lovely St Patricks Day pin (with dangler) is available and the real surprise is an IRB Easter Pin which slipped under everyone’s radar.  Apparently the two latter pins are limited to UNDER 500 pins which make them highly collectible.  I don’t have huge quantities of either pin so don’t miss out on these.

REMINDER –

NRL and AFL Aussie Football codes – new Supporter Pack for NRL fans.

Australiana – two new series of pins – aboriginal paintings and a lighter look at the Aussie character.

The Military collectors haven’t been left out and there’s a patch and keyring from the Ambersley Airshow commemorating the 80^th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

VI Gay Games held in Sydney during 2002 – 5 pins, 2 keyrings and a peaked baseball cap are now available.  The Silver Sydney Harbour Bridge pin is quite something else.

Participating Nation flag pins have been discounted 10%.  Most countries are available and they make excellent traders.  If you’d like a heap of these, email me and I’ll do a bulk discount for 30 pins or more.

 MONTHLY GIVEAWAY – May was an extremely busy month and thanks to everyone who placed an order.  The winner (picked at random) of the May Giveaway is Tracey Turnbull, Bristol, UK.  For June, the prize will be a Sydney 2000 SUN HERALD countdown boxed set of six pins (view on site at:  olympic pins/media pins/Fairfax countdown.  These pins highly attractive pins showing the three Sydney mascots – Syd, Millie and Olly and are limited in quantity. 

Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on.  Interesting articles, suggestions, new pins etc. are all welcome.  If you’re holding a swapmeet, let me know this too as I’ll announce it on the website.  In the meantime,

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PIN NEWS APRIL 2003
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Email:  pins@aussiepinshop.com.au

G'day all,
I am pleased to announce that quite a number of new items have been added to the Aussie Pin Shop during the month.  Most of them are listed under NEW LISTINGS, however there are sprinklings of new pins under most other categories.

Under NEW LISTINGS you’ll find:

VI Gay Games held in Sydney during 2002 – 5 pins, 2 keyrings and a peaked hat now available.  The Silver Sydney Harbour Bridge is quite something.

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AUSSIE PIN SHOP
PIN NEWS 27 OCTOBER 2002
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G'day all,

The Festive Season is fast approaching but there's still time to pick up a
few "stocking fillers".  Thanks to everyone who has recently subscribed and
we hope you enjoy this, your first newsletter.

ANNOUNCEMENT  My name is Pam Richardson, and as from 1 October, 2002 I have
taken over the Aussie Pin Shop website from Peter Byron.  After 5 years
running the website, Peter has opted to change focus and is in the process
of setting up something different.  I'm sure you'll all wish him well, and
won't mind if he sends you an email once he is established.   About me,
well I have been collecting Olympic pins for 4 years since being bitten by
the pin bug during the lead-up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.  My interest
has expanded to Media and NOCs  but to be truthful, anything with a pin
back or brooch clip puts a smile on my face.  I have quite an extensive
knowledge of most pins issued for Sydney and am happy to answer any queries
that may come up.  I trust that I will be able to give you the service you
have come to expect from the Aussie Pin Shop and will endeavour to source
new pins and interesting pin news from around the world.

Note from Peter - I would like to thank everyone for their continued
patronage and support over the last 5 years that I have been selling pins.
Please feel free to keep in touch with me personally. However I will not be
dealing in pins from hereon. My personal email address is:
petbyron@ozemail.com.au

I am very confident that Pam will do a good job in looking after your
future pin needs and information through these newsletters and the web site
and provide you with a reliable and efficient service.

CONTENTS
·       2003 Rugby World Cup  Sydney
·       2002 Gay Games  Sydney
·       New Pins on Website
·       New Categories on Website
·       Pin Search
·       Subscriber Only Special Offers
·       Monthly Giveaway

2003 World Rugby Cup  Sydney
Rugby World Cup pins are now available on the website
under  http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category189_1.htm
There is also a selection of key rings available.  We will be adding to the
pin list as the other country flag pins, etc. are released.  For anyone
planning to come to Australia next October, the application booklet for
Tickets to the Rugby World Cup was released last Sunday.  Tickets will be
issued through a ballot and information can be found
at:  http://www.rugby2003.com.au/

2002 Gay Games  Sydney
The opening ceremony of the 2002 Gay Games will be held on 2 November.  We
hope to have a small collection of pins available shortly so please
visit:  Miscellenous Pins to see what pins have been issued.  For further
information regarding the games, the website is
http://www.sydney2002.org.au/

New Pins on Website
·       Athens pins  We will continue to add new Athens 2004 pins and have
recently acquired a limited number of the Athens 2004 pins made by
Trofe.  Trofe is no longer a licencee and these early released pins have
virtually disappeared into thin air and are really difficult to
find.  Here's the link:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category161_1.htm
·       Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games pins  a limited number of NOCs
has been added.  http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category190_1.htm
·       Sydney 2000 sponsor pins, media, generic  many additions.

New Website Category
Please have a look at the new Olympic Merchandise Category under
Miscellaneous.  We will continue to add new and interesting bits and pieces
other than pins, etc. Wedgewood Plates, clothing, hats, Olympic tickets,
books.

Pin Search
If you are looking for a particular pin, let us know and we'll join in the
search for you.  We have many avenues open to us and this may make your
task a little easier.  Just email us at:  pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let
us know what pin you're after.

"Subscriber Only" Special Offers Page
This special page link is only mentioned here and not on the web site.  It
includes special prices on pins listed elsewhere on the site and sometimes
pins that are exclusive to this section.  Keep checking it for updates.

Monthly Giveway
The September winner was Ron Brackenridge and thanks to all who placed an
order.  You've still got time to get an entry in to the October
competition.  The prize for for October is a number of Sydney 2000
Participating Nation Flag pins.  Every order received this month gives you
a change to win.  Due to the popularity of the October monthly
giveaway,  we will repeat this prize for the November giveaway also.

Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
0403 0303 82

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PIN NEWS JULY 2003
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G'day all,
The most exciting news I have to report this month is that the long-awaited Oceanic Association of Olympic & Sports Collectors - O.A.O.S.C, has been launched through its website at: www.oaosc.com. The association is a forum built by collectors for collectors of the Oceanic region who have an interest in Olympism and collecting items relating to the Olympic games.  Please visit the website and have a look around.  You’ll find an application for membership which you can fill and send off.  Membership of the OAOSC will provide you with many exciting opportunities over the coming months/years and keep you up to date with the rapidly growing world of Olympic and sports collectibles.

Sydney Monthly Swapmeet - The other exciting news is that a group of Sydney pin collectors held their first Monthly swapmeet on Sunday, 22 June.  This was organised by the OAOSC and held in conjunction with the Boulevard Markets at Sydney Olympic Park.  We estimate that several hundred people popped passed to have a look; many of whom were Sydney Volunteers who indicated they’d be back with their pin bags looking to find new pins.  Approval has been received for future swapmeets to be held on Sunday, 27 July and 24 August.  Tables are available ($25) for anyone wishing to set up – please email me if you want a table. 

Three Years after the Games Swapmeet – Sunday, 14 September, 2003

Planning is currently in progress to hold our Annual swapmeet down at the Sydney Olympic Park to commemorate the passing of three years since the Opening of the Sydney 2000 Games.  This is always such a fun day and a good chance to catch up with mates you haven’t seen since last year.  Dust off your pin bags and come on out and see what’s been found in the back of the cupboards this year.  If you’d like a table, please let me know.  Full details should be available in next month’s newsletter.

PIN NEWS

I have been busily updating the Coca Cola section of the website with new Sydney 2000 Olympic pins and Coke generic pins.  Some of the designs are quite spectacular and the pins are of a very high standard.  There is a number of moving pins available in both sections but all pins are limited in quantity so grab them early.

 I have left the New Listing section virtually unchanged this month so if you missed the goodies there last month, here’s another chance to complete your collection. Under NEW LISTINGS you’ll find:

-        El Salvador NOC pins for Athens 2004, Sydney VIP and Media, SLC and new generic NOC pins.

-                      Australian Olympic Committee “Willy” (team mascot) pins dating from 1996 and earlier.

 NOC pins – I’ve added a huge number of new Sydney and undated NOC pins.  There are a couple of pins I’ve listed under the NOC Undated section that I have no idea where they are from.  Can anyone out there identify these please?  I’d be most grateful.

 2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP, Sydney – Pins are available on my website. Click here.

The 100 Days to Go pin was released on 2 July 2003 and I have a little stock on hand.  I still have stock of the 400, 300 and 200 Days to Go if you’ve missed out on these.  The remainder of the Nation flag pins has now been released making an attractive set.  A lovely St Patricks Day pin (with dangler) is available and the real surprise is an IRB Easter Pin which slipped under everyone’s radar.  Apparently the two latter pins are limited to UNDER 500 pins which makes them highly collectible.  I don’t have huge quantities of either pin so don’t miss out on these.

 REMINDERS –

Athens pins are still available but the supply has nearly run out.

 NRL and AFL Aussie Football codes – new Supporter Pack for NRL fans.

 Australiana – two new series of pins – aboriginal paintings and a lighter look at the Aussie character.

 The Military collectors haven’t been left out and there’s several new Military pins along with an embroidered patch and keyring from the Ambersley Airshow commemorating the 80^th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

 VI Gay Games held in Sydney during 2002 – 5 pins, 2 keyrings and a peaked baseball cap are now available.  The Silver Sydney Harbour Bridge is quite something.

 Participating Nation flag pins have been discounted 10%.  Most countries are available and they make excellent traders.  If you’d like a heap of these, email me and I’ll do a bulk discount for 30 pins or more.

 MONTHLY GIVEAWAY – June was an extremely busy month and thanks to everyone who placed an order.  The winner, (picked at random), of the June Giveaway is Manfred Steiner, Germany.  For July, the prize will again be a Sydney 2000 SUN HERALD countdown boxed set of six pins (view on site at:  olympic pins/media pins/fairfax countdown.  These are highly attractive pins showing the three Sydney mascots – Syd, Millie and Olly, were limited to only 3000. 

Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on.  Interesting articles, suggestions, new pins etc. are all welcome.  If you’re holding a swapmeet, let me know this too as I’ll announce it on the website.  In the meantime,

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 EXTRA PIN NEWS JUNE 2003
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G'day all,

 There have been a couple of exciting things happening in the world of Pin Collectors here in Sydney.  Please read on:

 SYDNEY – MONTHLY SWAPMEET

I am pleased to announce that the Oceanic Association of Olympic and Sports Collectors (OAOSC) will be co-ordinating at least three swapmeets at Olympic Park to co-incide with the monthly Boulevard Markets.    The first swapmeet will be held this Sunday, 22 June from 9 am.  There are limited tables available at a cost of $25 so if you are interested, please email me or just pop along for a look (don’t forget your pins to swap!). Whilst it is appreciated that this is very short notice, negotiations to make this happen have been going on for many months now and we have just been given approval for June, July and August, 2003.

 I am also able to report that a THREE YEARS AFTER THE GAMES SWAPMEET will also be held at Olympic Park on Sunday, 14 September.  Tables will be available for Association Members and Non-Members.  Details of membership will be announced shortly.  The fee for this swapmeet has not been confirmed, although I’m happy to receive and pass onto the Association any expressions of interest.

 Oceanic Association of Olympic and Sports Collectors (OAOSC) – Membership

Many collectors will remember being asked several years ago if they would be interested in becoming members of the OAOSC, and have heard nothing. Well, the wait is over and it’s all about to happen!  Membership of this IOC accredited Association will be offered to Australian and Overseas collectors in September.  Membership will come with many entitlements, give-aways, etc. and I will have more details about the OAOSC Website which is just receiving its finishing touches.  Membership details and an application form will be available through the website.  

REMINDERS:

Don’t forget to pop by and have a look at what’s new on my website:  http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au

 Under NEW LISTINGS you’ll find:

- El Salvador NOC pins for Athens 2004, Sydney VIP and Media, SLC and new generic NOC pins.

- Australian Olympic Committee “Willy” (team mascot) pins dating from 1996 and earlier.

VIDEOS – All VHS.

Sydney 2000 - Opening Ceremony (double), 16 Days in September (double), Torch Relay, Roy & HG Week 1.

Other Olympics – Equestrian, Dream Team 1996 Atlanta, Olympic Glory (all singles).

 RESULT BOOKS – Official IOC result books for every event for every sport held during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Find out official times, substitutions, goal scorers or just members of each team. Not every sport is available but there’s a good selection. Again, email me and I’ll see what I have.

 2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP, Sydney – Pins are available on my website.

The 100 Days to Go pin will be released on 2 July 2003 and I will have stock on hand. I still have stock of the 400, 300 and 200 Days to Go if you’ve missed out on these. The remainder of the Nation flag pins are now available – Samoa, and the last two qualifiers USA and Tonga. A lovely St Patricks Day pin (with dangler) is available and the real surprise is an IRB Easter Pin which slipped under everyone’s radar. Apparently the two latter pins are limited to UNDER 500 pins which make them highly collectible. I don’t have huge quantities of either pin so don’t miss out on these.

 NRL and AFL Aussie Football codes – new Supporter Pack for NRL fans.

Australiana – two new series of pins – aboriginal paintings and a lighter look at the Aussie character.

The Military collectors haven’t been left out and there’s a patch and keyring from the Ambersley Airshow commemorating the 80^th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

VI Gay Games held in Sydney during 2002 – 5 pins, 2 keyrings and a peaked baseball cap are now available. The Silver Sydney Harbour Bridge pin is quite something else.

Participating Nation flag pins have been discounted 10%. Most countries are available and they make excellent traders. If you’d like a heap of these, email me and I’ll do a bulk discount for 30 pins or more.

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY –

It’s not too late to place an order and be eligible for the June Giveaway.  For June, the prize will be a Sydney 2000 SUN HERALD countdown boxed set of six pins (view on site at: olympic pins/media pins/Fairfax countdown. These are highly attractive pins showing the three Sydney mascots – Syd, Millie and Olly and under 3000 of each pin was made.

Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on. Interesting articles, suggestions, new pins etc. are all welcome. If you’re holding a swapmeet, let me know this too as I’ll announce it on the website. In the meantime,

Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
Mobile:  0403 0303 82

PIN NEWS JUNE 2003
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G'day all,
I am pleased to announce that quite a number of new items have been added to the Aussie Pin Shop during the month.  Most of them are listed under NEW LISTINGS, however there are sprinklings of new pins under most other categories.

Under NEW LISTINGS you’ll find:

El Salvador NOC pins for Athens 2004, Sydney VIP and Media, SLC and new generic NOC pins.

Australian Olympic Committee “Willy” (team mascot) pins dating from 1996 and earlier – coming soon.

VIDEOS – All VHS.

Sydney 2000 - Opening Ceremony (double), 16 Days in September (double), Torch Relay, Roy & HG Week 1.

Other Olympics – Equestrian, Dream Team 1996 Atlanta, Olympic Glory (all singles).

RESULT BOOKS – Official IOC result books for every event for every sport held during the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Find out official times, substitutions, goal scorers or just members of each team.  Not every sport is available but there’s a good selection.  Again, email me and I’ll see what I have.

And then there’s:

ATHENS UPDATE

Athens pins made by Efsimmons have been very popular and the quantities arriving have been extremely limited.  The designs of some of the pins are quite spectacular and highlight some of Greece’s ancient themes.  I have been accepting orders and trying to fill them when the pins come in.  Orders can still be accepted, and just a reminder that for all pins placed on order, your credit card will not be debited until the pins are ready to be mailed.  This ensures your safety and you are guaranteed to only be charged when the pins are on hand.

I have also managed to obtain an assortment of sporting pins by Efsimons.  Again, limited quantities but it is hoped to add new pins to the range on a monthly basis.  Please also have a look at the other Athens 2004 pins produced by Trofe.  Trofe is no longer a licencee and these early released pins have virtually disappeared into thin air. Limited quantities again and I doubt that any extras will become available so I’m unable to accept any orders for these.  Here's the link.

 

2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP, Sydney – Pins are available on my website. Click here.

The 100 Days to Go pin will be released on 2 July 2003 and I will have stock on hand.  I still have stock of the 400, 300 and 200 Days to Go if you’ve missed out on these.  The remainder of the Nation flag pins will be available next week – Samoa, and the last two qualifiers Spain and Tonga.   A lovely St Patricks Day pin (with dangler) is available and the real surprise is an IRB Easter Pin which slipped under everyone’s radar.  Apparently the two latter pins are limited to UNDER 500 pins which make them highly collectible.  I don’t have huge quantities of either pin so don’t miss out on these.

REMINDER –

NRL and AFL Aussie Football codes – new Supporter Pack for NRL fans.

Australiana – two new series of pins – aboriginal paintings and a lighter look at the Aussie character.

The Military collectors haven’t been left out and there’s a patch and keyring from the Ambersley Airshow commemorating the 80^th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).

VI Gay Games held in Sydney during 2002 – 5 pins, 2 keyrings and a peaked baseball cap are now available.  The Silver Sydney Harbour Bridge pin is quite something else.

Participating Nation flag pins have been discounted 10%.  Most countries are available and they make excellent traders.  If you’d like a heap of these, email me and I’ll do a bulk discount for 30 pins or more.

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY – May was an extremely busy month and thanks to everyone who placed an order.  The winner (picked at random) of the May Giveaway is Tracey Turnbull, Bristol, UK.  For June, the prize will be a Sydney 2000 SUN HERALD countdown boxed set of six pins (view on site at:  olympic pins/media pins/Fairfax countdown.  These pins highly attractive pins showing the three Sydney mascots – Syd, Millie and Olly and are limited in quantity. 

Please don’t forget if you’ve got anything you’d like the rest of us to know about, please email me and I’ll pass it on.  Interesting articles, suggestions, new pins etc. are all welcome.  If you’re holding a swapmeet, let me know this too as I’ll announce it on the website.  In the meantime,

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PIN NEWS FEBRUARY 2003
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G'day all,
As I put this February Newsletter together, the good news is that the drought has broken in Australia and we are being inundated with rain.   The other good news is that I've been able to reload the Aussie Pin Shop and show you all the fabulous new stuff I’d forgotten I had. 

Please take a look at:

    NOCs - Sydney Olympic dated, Sydney undated and  few others.

    IOC - Olymphilex pins and several new IOC pins

    SOCOG - SOCOG and NSW Government Official Olympic pins

    NRL - New supporter packs available

    Australiana - New aboriginal art pins, magnets, keyrings; heaps of new stuff.

    BID pins - a few new ones, but more to come

    Sydney pins - too many new ones to mention!! and of course,

    ATHENS pins - made by Trofe, Efsimon and Aminco US.

I’m always seeking interesting articles/items for this newsletter, so please email me if you’d like to share any articles that keep us all informed of world-wide pin news.  If you are holding a pin swap please let me know and I’ll add it on to the Aussie Pin Shop page.

ATHENS UPDATE

Athens pins - The Athens 2004 pins produced by Aminco USA are now available along with an assortment of sporting pins by Efsimmons.  Limited quantities at this stage but it is hoped to add new pins to the range on a monthly basis.  Please also have a look at the other Athens 2004 pins produced by Trofe.  Trofe is no longer a licencee and these early released pins have virtually disappeared into thin air. Limited quantities again and I doubt that any extras will become available.  Here's the link.

Mascots -  The Athens 2004 mascots are “Athena” and “Phevos”.   Their names come from the famous brother and sister in Greek mythology: Athena, the goddess of wisdom and namesake of the city of Athens, and Phevos, otherwise known as Apollo, the god of light and music.

The Paralympic Games are the equivalent of the Olympics for athletes with a disability. They will take place from September 17 to 28 2004, using the same venues and facilities as the Olympic Games.  110 National Paralympic Committees have confirmed their participation in the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.  Around 4000 athletes are expected to compete in 20 sports at 19 venues during the Paralympics.

2003 RUGBY WORLD CUP, Sydney – Pins are available on my website. Click here.

The 200 Days to Go pin will be released on 24 March, 2003 and I will have stock on hand.  If you’d like to pre-order and make sure you don’t miss out, just email me.  For those collectors who have placed a standing order for all of the countdown pins, you don’t need to contact me at this stage.  The remainder of the Nation flag pins is expected after 1 March, 2003. The last two places are available through two repechage competitions:

Repechage 1 - Russia defeated Spain in a tight home-and-away play-off, but have since been expelled from RWC 2003 qualification following an investigation into the eligibility of three South African-born players. This means that Spain will now face Tunisia for the right to play USA for a place in Pool B.

Repechage 2 - Tonga, who defeated Papua New Guinea in the latest home-and-away play-off, will now face Korea, with the victors claiming a spot in Pool D.

Websites that’ll keep you right up to date:

rugbyheaven.com.au - The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper boasts Australasia's only independent (and recently upgraded) web site for Rugby Supporters -

http://www.rugby2003.com.au/ - Official Rugby World Cup website

http://www.olympicnocpins.info - NOC Website

Pin Search
If you are looking for a particular OLYMPIC pin, let me know and I'll join in the
search for you. There are many avenues open to me and this may make your
task a little easier. Just email me at: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let
us know what pin you're after.

Monthly Giveway
Place an order during February and you’ll have the chance to win a small pin bag containing 20 assorted Sydney 2000 pins.  The response to the last two month’s giveaways has been enormous.  Thanks to those who placed an order.   I also have a few Australia Day pins to giveaway (2003, 2002, 2001, 2000) so get those orders in to receive one of these FREE pins.

Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
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AUSSIE PIN SHOP PIN NEWS JANUARY 2003
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G'day all,
As 2003 kicks off, may I extend my best wishes for a very successful and healthy year. 2003 heralds an exciting year for pin collectors with the World Cup Rugby competition being held in Australia with the main matches hosted in Sydney. However, the New Year brought a major disaster to the Aussie Pin Shop site. The whole hard disk was wiped and I am now in the process of rebuilding it. The website still operates and although some pins may be out of stock when ordering, I will contact you if this happens. Of course the mailing list also suffered so if you have requested removal from the list and do receive this newsletter, my apologies. Please email me again. This has been a lesson learnt and I now have backups of everything, including backups of the backups!

There are now nearly 3000 different pins listed on the Aussie Pin Shop website which I am sure will provide some interest to current subscribers, and keep the 500 plus new subscribers very busy indeed. Any submissions to this newsletter will be gratefully received especially articles that keep us all informed of world-wide pin news. If you are holding a pinswap please let me know and I’ll add it on to the Aussie Pin Shop page.

NOC Website
Congratulations to Pete Wade and others who put together the new website for Olympic NOC pin collectors. No charges, advertisements or sales lists. As Pete says: “This is an attempt to provide a trustworthy resource for Olympic pin collectors, to help collectors identify their pins and help them focus on their collecting objectives. The First Edition covers the ten most popular countries among NOC pin collectors - Austria, Czechia (Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic), France, Great Britain, Japan, Korea, Portugal, Chinese Taipei (Republic of China), Sweden and Switzerland. And the First Edition covers the entire history of pins for each NOC, from their first pin through Salt Lake. Hopefully, the Second Edition will be available soon with 3 - 5 additional countries. Give us your ideas, criticisms or suggestions!! It's all for the good of our hobby.” Check out this new website at the following address: http://www.olympicnocpins.info.

2003 World Rugby Cup Sydney
Rugby World Cup pins are now available. on the website. Click here.
The pins are very nicely made and the designs are high quality. There is also a selection of key rings available. Official Rugby website is at: http://www.rugby2003.com.au/

New Pins on Website
·Athens pins
The Athens 2004 pins produced by Aminco USA are now available along with an assortment of sporting pins by Efsimmons. Limited quantities at this stage but it is hoped to add new pins to the range on a monthly basis. Please also have a look at the other Athens 2004 pins produced by Trofe. Trofe is no longer a licencee and these early released pins have virtually disappeared into thin air. Limited quantities again and I doubt that any extras will become available. Here's the link

*Sydney 2000 sponsor pins, media, generic - many additions. Several hard to find pins have been added – Fraser Nash 3 pin cutout car boxed set (all individually numbered and matching number on the box which is also this month’s giveaway.

* Hard Rock Café pins – numerous older and dated pins have been added – 5% discount throughout January 2003 on HRC and Planet Hollywood pins.

*New Website Categories:
-Olympic Merchandise Category under Miscellaneous. I will continue to add new and interesting bits and pieces other than pins, etc. Wedgewood Plates, clothing, hats, Olympic tickets, books, coins, stamps, etc. Again, if you are looking for a particular item, please email me.
- Beer pins. I have had a number of enquiries from collectors specialising in Beer pins which can also be found under Miscellaneous.
- Hot Air Balloon pins, X-File and Cartoon pins – see Miscellaneous

Pin Search
If you are looking for a particular OLYMPIC pin, let me know and I'll join in the
search for you. There are many avenues open to me and this may make your
task a little easier. Just email me at: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let us know what pin you're after.

Monthly Giveway
The December winner was Samantha Sixsmith of Essex, UK. Thanks to everyone who participated. Due to the large response, another Fraser Nash 3 pin Limited set is on offer for anyone placing an order during January. Every order placed gives you a chance to win – place two orders, get two chances, etc.
Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
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AUSSIE PIN SHOP PIN NEWS NOVEMBER 2002

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G'day all,

There are now nearly 2500 different pins listed on the Aussie Pin Shop website which I am sure will provide some interest to current subscribers, and keep the 400 plus new subscribers very busy indeed. Any submissions to this newsletter will be gratefully received especially news that keeps us all informed of world-wide pin news. If you are holding a pin swap please let me know and I'll add it onto the Aussie Pin Shop page.

CONTENTS

* 2003 Rugby World Cup Sydney

* New Pins on Website

* New Categories on Website

* Pin Search

* Monthly Giveaway

2003 World Rugby Cup Sydney

Rugby World Cup pins are now available on the website under Rugby World Cup pins and Keyrings. Flag pins for the nations that have already qualified are also now in stock.and the Nation Flag series is now available. Don't forget to pick up one of the official Keyrings too. For additional information on the 2003 World Cup Rugby, please visit the Official Rugby website at http://www.rugby2003.com.au/.

New Pins on Website

Athens pins

Sydney 2000 sponsor pins, media, generic - many additions. Various hard to find pins have been added - many surprises here! Click here: New Listings 1 and New Listings 2.

Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games pins plus a limited number of NOCs has been added.

Hard Rock Café pins numerous older and dated pins have been added.

New Website Categories: - Olympic Merchandise Category under Miscellaneous. We will continue to add new and interesting bits and pieces other than pins, etc. Wedgewood Plates, clothing, hats, Olympic tickets, books, coins, stamps. - Beer pins. I have had a number of enquiries from collectors specialising in Beer pins which can also be found under Miscellaneous. - Hot Air Balloon pins see Miscellaneous

Pin Search

If you are looking for a particular pin, let us know and we'll join in the search for you. We have many avenues open to us and this may make your task a little easier. Just email us at: pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let us know what pin you're after.

Monthly Prize

Due to the popularity of the October prize, which was 20 Participating Nation Flag pins, this prize will be repeated for November. Every order received this month gives you a chance to win place two orders, get two chances, etc.

Best wishes, and happy pin hunting

Pam Richardson

Aussie Pin Shop

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PIN NEWS 27 OCTOBER 2002
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G'day all,

The Festive Season is fast approaching but there's still time to pick up a
few "stocking fillers".  Thanks to everyone who has recently subscribed and
we hope you enjoy this, your first newsletter.

ANNOUNCEMENT  My name is Pam Richardson, and as from 1 October, 2002 I have
taken over the Aussie Pin Shop website from Peter Byron.  After 5 years
running the website, Peter has opted to change focus and is in the process
of setting up something different.  I'm sure you'll all wish him well, and
won't mind if he sends you an email once he is established.   About me,
well I have been collecting Olympic pins for 4 years since being bitten by
the pin bug during the lead-up to the Sydney 2000 Olympics.  My interest
has expanded to Media and NOCs  but to be truthful, anything with a pin
back or brooch clip puts a smile on my face.  I have quite an extensive
knowledge of most pins issued for Sydney and am happy to answer any queries
that may come up.  I trust that I will be able to give you the service you
have come to expect from the Aussie Pin Shop and will endeavour to source
new pins and interesting pin news from around the world.

Note from Peter - I would like to thank everyone for their continued
patronage and support over the last 5 years that I have been selling pins.
Please feel free to keep in touch with me personally. However I will not be
dealing in pins from hereon. My personal email address is:
petbyron@ozemail.com.au

I am very confident that Pam will do a good job in looking after your
future pin needs and information through these newsletters and the web site
and provide you with a reliable and efficient service.

CONTENTS
·       2003 Rugby World Cup  Sydney
·       2002 Gay Games  Sydney
·       New Pins on Website
·       New Categories on Website
·       Pin Search
·       Subscriber Only Special Offers
·       Monthly Giveaway

2003 World Rugby Cup  Sydney
Rugby World Cup pins are now available on the website
under  http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category189_1.htm
There is also a selection of key rings available.  We will be adding to the
pin list as the other country flag pins, etc. are released.  For anyone
planning to come to Australia next October, the application booklet for
Tickets to the Rugby World Cup was released last Sunday.  Tickets will be
issued through a ballot and information can be found
at:  http://www.rugby2003.com.au/

2002 Gay Games  Sydney
The opening ceremony of the 2002 Gay Games will be held on 2 November.  We
hope to have a small collection of pins available shortly so please
visit:  Miscellenous Pins to see what pins have been issued.  For further
information regarding the games, the website is
http://www.sydney2002.org.au/

New Pins on Website
·       Athens pins  We will continue to add new Athens 2004 pins and have
recently acquired a limited number of the Athens 2004 pins made by
Trofe.  Trofe is no longer a licencee and these early released pins have
virtually disappeared into thin air and are really difficult to
find.  Here's the link:
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category161_1.htm
·       Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games pins  a limited number of NOCs
has been added.  http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category190_1.htm
·       Sydney 2000 sponsor pins, media, generic  many additions.

New Website Category
Please have a look at the new Olympic Merchandise Category under
Miscellaneous.  We will continue to add new and interesting bits and pieces
other than pins, etc. Wedgewood Plates, clothing, hats, Olympic tickets,
books.

Pin Search
If you are looking for a particular pin, let us know and we'll join in the
search for you.  We have many avenues open to us and this may make your
task a little easier.  Just email us at:  pins@aussiepinshop.com.au and let
us know what pin you're after.

"Subscriber Only" Special Offers Page
This special page link is only mentioned here and not on the web site.  It
includes special prices on pins listed elsewhere on the site and sometimes
pins that are exclusive to this section.  Keep checking it for updates.

Monthly Giveway
The September winner was Ron Brackenridge and thanks to all who placed an
order.  You've still got time to get an entry in to the October
competition.  The prize for for October is a number of Sydney 2000
Participating Nation Flag pins.  Every order received this month gives you
a change to win.  Due to the popularity of the October monthly
giveaway,  we will repeat this prize for the November giveaway also.

Best wishes, and happy pin hunting
Pam Richardson
Aussie Pin Shop
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PIN NEWS 29 SEPTEMBER 2002
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G'day all,

It's springtime down under and time for some more pin news!

CONTENTS

* Collector Shows & Games Info
* Athens Pins Summary
* HRC Pins Price Guide
* Web Site of Interest
* Beijing 2008 - Pick up a Freebie!
* Rugby World Cup 2003 Pins
* A History of NOC Pins
* Ebay Buys Paypal
* New Additions to Our Web Site
* Monthly Giveaway

COLLECTOR SHOWS AND GAMES INFO

The 2 years after pin meet at the Sydney Olympic Stadium a couple of weeks ago was a big success according to most reports with the majority of traders having a good day. It was good to see Tom Brooke who travelled a long way from the USA to participate.

Also held recently were the Olympic Collectors Festival in Lake Placid, New York and a number of Hard Rock Cafe Pinapalooza events at various HRCs around the world including Melbourne, Manchester, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Toronto, Munich and Miami.

I have just updated the upcoming pin shows section on our website. It now includes quite a few upcoming HRC pin events. Please use the pin guides link on our home page at:-

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The 2002 Asian Games are just getting under way in Pusan, Korea. No word yet on pin releases there.

New York and San Francisco were recently announced as the 2 US cities left in the running for the 2012 Olympic Games with only one of these to become the official US bid city in November.

ATHENS PINS SUMMARY

The following pin ranges for Athens 2004 have been produced to date:-

* a small selection were released by Trofe during 2001 while they had licensee rights.
* the new Greek licensee appointed at the end of 2001, Efsimon, has produced
an initial range of pins.
* Aminco USA have produced at least 20 Athens 2004 pins to date.

We hope to include a large selection of Athens pins on our site in the near future.

Meantime the news stories of lack of progress in preparations for the Games still don't get any better.

HRC PINS PRICE GUIDE

The HRC pin guide is now being prepared by a different person and the latest edition can be found at:

http://www.pinwizards.com

WEB SITE OF INTEREST

Pinbid.com This is a new auction site specializing in pin auctions. Since July 2002 they have already conducted over 1500 auctions. Check it out now at:-

http://www.pinbid.com

For other interesting pin related sites please follow the 'Related Sites' link from our home page.

BEIJING 2008 - PICK UP A FREEBIE!

The following page from the official Beijing 2004 web site states that they have released a number of pins and souvenirs and lists an email address to use to request souvenirs. I've just emailed for mine.

http://www.beijing-2008.org/eolympic/bid/pins/pins.html

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2003 PINS

An initial pin range has already been released for this major sporting event in Australia in late 2003. We have available just a few of the first countdown pin, 400 days to go, and will have offer the rest of the range shortly.

A HISTORY OF NOC PINS

This informative article by Craig Perlow is now available at:

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/nocpinshistory.htm

It was originally published in the Sydney 2000 Kingpin Pin Guide, Volume 2.

We hope to add further informative pin collecting articles to our web site in the coming months.

EBAY BUYS PAYPAL

Ebay recently announced its purchase of the Paypal payment system. While this is not directly pin related, most online pin traders would be familiar with and probably have used one or both sites at one time or another.

NEW ADDITIONS & SPECIAL OFFERS

Take a moment to check out the recent new additions and special offers including some new airline pins, Rugby World Cup, HRC boxed sets, Coke Olympic pins and a special 1000 DTG package. More to be added in the next few days - keep checking the 'Hot News' section on the site.

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MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Congratulations to Amanda Pullen of Sydney who was the winner of our August prize of a collection of 10 different military and commercial airline pins. You've only got a couple of days left to be in the draw for the September prize is a large Olympic pin trader bag and a selection of 20 different pins. Every order gives you an entry in the draw. There'll be another great prize for October.

Till next time.

Best Regards
Peter Byron
Aussie Pin Shop
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PIN NEWS 8 AUGUST 2002
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G'day all,

Thanks to all those who responded about the 1000 days to go pin. I have passed on your details to the collectors who were in need of this pin.

Just one non-pin related matter - a good friend of mine has a wide range of Australian limited edition phonecard collector folders which he would like to sell. They are not listed on the web site at present. Please email me for more details if they are of interest.

CONTENTS

* 25% off August Sale
* Commonwealth Games Pins
* Upcoming Collector Shows
* Web Site of Interest
* Subscriber Only Special Offers
* Monthly Giveaway

25% OFF AUGUST SALE

We've just put in place a special August offer for everyone. All orders received by 16 August and with a total value of A$100 (approx. US$54) or more will qualify for a big 25% discount on the total value of the order. All stock is included in this sale including already reduced items.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES PINS

I have just put a report from Lou Mazel up on our web site at:-

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/manchester2002.htm

Lou has just returned from the Games in Manchester and has provided a list of NOC pins that he came across. He has some spares so if you are interested in trading please contact him by email at:-

smmaz@absamail.co.za

AND you can still pick up some of the retail pins at:-

http://www.official-merchandise.co.uk/commonwealthgames/

UPCOMING COLLECTOR SHOWS

This coming weekend there's a 6 months after pin show in Salt Lake City and the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. The Chicago show covers all sorts of collectables but is huge with an expected crowd of over 50,000. A couple of well-known pin traders, Barry Sanders and Craig Perlow will have a stand.

Also don't forget the 2 years after show in Sydney on 15 September. For further details please email Pam at:-

olympicpins@hotmail.com

WEB SITE OF INTEREST

http://www.mcfred.com

Fred Huebner has been an avid McDonalds pin trader for around 20 years and has a huge range to choose from. He has also now expanded into other types of pins including Disney, Coke and Olympic. Check the site out!

'SUBSCRIBER ONLY' SPECIAL OFFERS PAGE

This special page link is only mentioned here and not on the web site. It includes special prices on pins listed elsewhere on the site and sometimes pins which are exclusive to this section. Keep checking it for updates..

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Every order received during August gives you an entry in our monthly competition and this month the winner will receive a collection of 10 different military and commercial airline pins. Congratulations to Bronwen McInnes of Sydney who was the winner of our monthly prize of a collection of 20 different Olympic sporting pins.

Till next time.

Best Regards
Peter Byron
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PIN NEWS 21 JULY 2002
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G'day all,

Here's another dose of pin news which I hope you'll find useful. I'm still sending out the free new subscriber pins as fast as I can so if you haven't received yours yet it shouldn't be too much longer before it arrives.

CONTENTS

* 2nd Anniversary Sydney Pin Show
* Web Site of Interest/ Related Sites Page
* Changes of Email Address
* Do You Have a 1000 DTG Pin?
* New Pins on our Web Site
* Subscriber Only Special Offers
* Monthly Giveaway
* Apology for Multiple Copies

2ND ANNIVERSARY SYDNEY PIN SHOW

To commemorate 2 years since the Sydney Games a big Olympic pin and memorabilia swapmeet will be held outside Stadium Australia in Sydney on Sunday 15 September from 10am to 5pm. Only 50 tables are available at a$40 and bookings can now be made by email to:-

olympicpins@hotmail.com

There will also be a 6 months anniversary show in Salt Lake City from 9 - 11 August. For further details on this show please contact:-

g_sports@hotmail.com

WEB SITE OF INTEREST

Olympian Artifacts A huge information resource for Olympic memorabilia collectors as well as having thousands of pins and other Olympic items dating back to the 20's for purchase.

Our related sites web page is now updated with quite a few useful pin links. Go there directly at:-

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/relatedsites.htm

CHANGES OF EMAIL ADDRESS

Please let me know if you need to change your email address for receipt of this newsletter. We get quite a few 'returned emails' where subscribers have changed addresses and we have no way of knowing their new addresses. We don't like to lose you forever!

DO YOU HAVE A SPARE 1000 DTG PIN?

I have at least one collector looking for a Sydney 2000 1000 Days to Go Aminco pin. Surprisingly , this pin is still quite elusive and bringing good money. So please let me know if you still have a spare one in your bottom drawer that you're happy to part with.

NEW PINS ON OUR WEB SITE

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Heaps of new pins have been added to our site over the last couple of weeks including:-

* some great Australian focused general 'pin collector' pins
* a big selection of Olympic generic pins featuring Sydney icons, mascots and more
* new range of military plane pins
* more airline pins including Concordes and 747's
* recent HRC Asia releases
* more Olympic flag pins
* more Coke pins
* pin trader bags back in stock

I also hope to add some other Olympic memorabilia this week including an autographed Cathy Freeman book and some Melbourne 1956 items.

'SUBSCRIBER ONLY' SPECIAL OFFERS PAGE

This special page link is only mentioned here and not on the web site. It includes special prices on pins listed elsewhere on the site and sometimes pins which are exclusive to this section. Keep checking it for updates..

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category151_1.htm

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

You've still got time to get an entry in our July competition. The prize is a collection of 20 different Olympic sporting pins. Every order received this month gives you a chance to win.

APOLOGY FOR MULTIPLE COPIES

Some subscribers inadvertently received multiple copies of the last newsletter. I'm sorry about this. There was apparently a hiccup in the mail sending program.

Till next time.

Best Regards
Peter Byron
Aussie Pin Shop
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PIN NEWS 5 JULY 2002
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G'day all,

Welcome to our many new subscribers and a belated Happy 4th July to all our American
collectors.

CONTENTS

* Commonwealth Games
* Web Site of Interest
* Subscriber Only Special Offers
* Recent Site Updates
* Chicago Bad Trader
* Pin Shows
* Paypal Now Accepted
* Free Shipping Continues
* Monthly Giveaway

COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The Commonwealth Games get under way in Manchester on 25 July. Hopefully we'll see lots of
pins starting to appear soon. If you'd like to know more about the Games please visit the official
web site at:-

http://www.commonwealthgames.com

WEB SITE OF INTEREST

A great starting point, especially if you are new to pins, is:-

http://www.mypins.com

This site has heaps of pin collecting information with links to hundreds of pin sites categorized by
the types of pins they offer - Olympic, Hard Rock Cafe, Coke, McDonalds, military and many
more categories including some rather unusual and obscure areas of collecting.

'SUBSCRIBER ONLY' SPECIAL OFFERS

These are special offers ONLY available from the following link which is not listed on our home
page. They can include special prices on pins listed elsewhere on the site and sometimes pins
which are exclusive to this section. So remember to check this page out! Latest special offers
include a reduced price on the Coke Palm Grove Puzzle Pin Set and a good deal on the IBM
laptop computer pin.

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category151_1.htm

RECENT SITE UPDATES

Latest additions to our web site include:-

* increased range of Coke Olympic pins.
* over 90 Australiana pins - including Boxing Kangaroo, Sydney icon, kangaroo,
koala & flag pins and many more.
* many Olympic country flag pins relisted - most only available in very limited
quantities.
* Sydney oversize pins relisted.
* 2 new airline tail pins.

CHICAGO BAD TRADER - BE CAREFUL!

There have been more reports recently about collectors being ripped off by a bad trader based in
Chicago. The amounts involved have sometimes been quite large with people sending money
and never receiving pins. And apparently this person has been around for some years.

The following web site is a good starting point to check out possible bad traders.

http://www.traderlist.com

PIN SHOWS

I have maintained a listing of upcoming pin shows (world wide) on our web site for some time
now. However I'm sure there are many shows that I don't list. So please let me know if you are
a show organizer or know of other shows that I should list.

PAYPAL NOW ACCEPTED

We now accept Paypal as a method of payment for orders. Also accepted are all major credit
cards, money order or cheque for your convenience.

FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE CONTINUES

I have trialed free shipping on all orders for a few months now. I know that many collectors
worry about shipping costs which can be quite substantial when large parcels are sent
internationally. My current plan is to continue this free shipping offer indefinitely so that
customers don't have this concern.

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Congratulations to Suzanne Howarth of Brisbane, Australia who was the winner of our June
giveaway. Suzanne has won a collection of 20 pins - 10 Olympic football and 10 Australiana.

Our July prize is a collection of 20 different Olympic sporting pins. Every order this month gives
you a chance to win.

Till next time.

Best Regards
Peter Byron
Aussie Pin Shop
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PIN NEWS 29 MAY 2002

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G'day all,

Welcome to our over 3000 subscribers. Lots more pin news for you again!

CONTENTS

* Football Fever

* Web Site of Interest

* Need to Specialize

* Subscriber Only Special Offers

* Equestrian Venue Pin

* Some Sad News

* Search Facility

* Recent Site Updates

* Monthly Giveaway

FOOTBALL FEVER!

It's World Cup Football time again and lots of football pins are starting to appear on the Ebay.com auction site. Look out for media, team and sponsor pins. There should be lots of trading at the various venues in Japan and Korea. The following web site is a good starting point for general World Cup news and links to related sites:-

http://worldsoccer.about.com/cs/worldcup2002/index.htm

Don't forget to check out our great range of Olympic football pins - mascots, venues, pictograms and more. View now

WEB SITE OF INTEREST

A good reference site with lots of information on bidding cities for future Olympic Games is: http://www.GamesBids.com

This site has heaps of information on all future Olympic bid cities. All bid cities produce bid pins during the lead up to the winner being chosen. It's a good place to start in a search to locate bid pins.

REMEMBER YOU NEED TO SPECIALIZE!

There were believed to be around 5000 different pins produced for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics earlier this year and Sydney 2000 probably had a lot more than that! So it is almost impossible to collect every pin within the broad category ranges such as Olympic or Hard Rock Cafe. Try and specialize in areas that appeal to you most. For example, even if you only collected SLC media and/or NOC pins you still have many hundreds to choose from.

'SUBSCRIBER ONLY' SPECIAL OFFERS

These are special offers ONLY available from the following link which is not listed on our home page. Latest special offers included 10% discount on ALL Hard Rock Cafe pins and Olympic football pins.

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/ezi/category151_1.htm

EQUESTRIAN VENUE PIN

Many of you will know how difficult the Sydney 2000 Equestrian Venue pin has been to obtain. I've never actually seen one myself!

One has just turned up on Ebay but its not cheap. Last time I looked the bidding was at US$75. It will be interesting to see if any more show up in the near future. According to Trofe there were 1450 produced.

(NB. I have no connection with the seller)

SOME SAD NEWS

Many of you may have had contact over the years with Geoff Luke of California, USA. Sadly, Geoff died earlier this month. He was a long time pin trader and Olympin member and organized the regular pintrading meets in Pasadena, California. Geoff will be missed by all who knew him.

SEARCH FACILITY

Just a reminder that there is now a search facility on our site to help you try and locate a particular pin you may be looking for. This will allow you to enter relevant keywords.

RECENT SITE UPDATES

These include:-

* updated range of dated and dated Olympic NOC pins

* more new Athens 2004 pins

* dozens of Asian Hard Rock pins include many limited edition releases

* updated range of Sydney 2000 Torch Relay pins

* updated range of Sydney 2000 Paralympic pins

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

There's still a couple of days to be in the May draw. Every order through the web site gives you a chance in the draw with the prize being a collection of 20 different pins - 5 Hard Rock Cafe, 5 Australiana, 5 Olympic and 5 Paralympic pins.

But if you miss this draw, don't worry - there will be another great prize in June.

Till next time.

Best Regards

Peter Byron

Aussie Pin Shop

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PIN NEWS 2 MAY 2002
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G'day all,

Welcome to our latest pin news, especially to the many hundreds of recent subscribers. Our aim is
to be able to provide you with useful pin collecting information and pins which you will enjoy,
regardless of your fields of interest.

Back issues of this newsletter are now available through the link on our home page at:-

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au

'SUBSCRIBER ONLY' SPECIAL OFFERS

Our first range of specials for newsletter subscribers are now available (while stocks last) at:-

(Address deleted - you'll need to subscribe to get it!)

The items listed here are at lower prices than elsewhere on the web site and/or are exclusive to this
section. There is NO link to this page on the web site so you'll only find out about it here.

ATHENS 2004 MASCOTS ANNOUNCED

The 2 mascots for the Athens 2004 Olympics were recently made public. They are Phevos and
Athena. The brother and sister are named after an ancient Greek god and goddess. You can view
them on the official web site:-

http://www.athens2004.olympic.org/page/default.asp?la=2&id=23

I must say that most comments I have read to date have not been too complimentary about the
mascot designs!

PINTRADERS DISCUSSION LIST

If your not a member already, its definitely worth considering joining the free 'pintraders' mailing
list which is part of Yahoo Groups. There are many long established pin traders on the list. Its a
great starting point if you are trying to find out more details on particular pins you have, trying to
locate a pin and for general pins related discussions. You can join by going to:-

http://groups.yahoo.com/

and typing in "pintraders' in the 'join a group' box. At last glance there were 514 current
worldwide members. You’ll find a second pin trading list in Yahoo but it has fewer than 50
members at present.

INTERESTING SITES

In this section I'll make mention of interesting pin or related sites. This time its the upcoming
Commonwealth Games web site. You can find it at:-

http://www.commonwealthgames.com/Home/

We currently don't have any 2002 Commonwealths pins on offer but hope to have some available
in the near future.

HARD ROCK CAFE PINS

Hard Rock Cafe pins are a major category of pin collecting and feature some great and colourful
designs. I've just added around 65 recent Asian Hard Rock Cafe pins to our site. Most are
limited edition pins and I generally have 5 or less of each in stock. To view them please follow
the links from our home page.

OTHER RECENT ADDITIONS TO OUR WEB SITE

These include:-

* updated range of Planet Hollywood pins
* many future Olympic bid pins
* Lamphil resin sporting pins set

MAY 2002 CUSTOMER GIVEAWAY

Everyone who places an order from our web site automatically goes in our monthly prize draw
featuring great pin giveaways. Each order gives you one chance in the draw. The May prize is a
collection of 20 different pins - 5 Hard Rock Cafe, 5 Australiana, 5 Olympic and 5 Paralympic - a
great variety to boost your collection or use as traders. Congratulations to the following recent
winners:-

March 2002 - Julie Vanek of Massachusetts, USA. Julie won a pin trader bag filled with 50
different pins - including Olympic, Hard Rock Cafe, sporting, Australiana and more.

April 2002 - Judith Field of Yass, NSW, Australia. Judith has won a collection of 10 different
Olympic bid pins.


Till next time.

Best Regards
Peter Byron
Aussie Pin Shop
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PIN NEWS 25 MAR 2002
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G'day all,

WEB SITE OPERATING NORMALLY - 20% OFF ALL PINS!

Our web site is functionally normally now after the disruptions earlier this month due to
the closure of the Sofcom Shopping Mall which we had utilized to list products and
process orders. I've rebuilt the site using an Australian software package and it appears to
be working well. Please let me know if you encounter any problems and I'll try my best
to fix them. You won't have to put up with the Sofcom ads any longer. I had no control
over these before.

There are still quite a few pins that I need to relist and this will continue over the coming
days as well as listing brand new stock.

Thanks for your patience with the site. To compensate for the problems I have now put
in place a '20% off' sale on ALL pins orders received by 1 April (Aust. time). There are
NO exceptions and no minimum order size or other restrictions. FREE shipping still
applies for all orders. The discount will be taken off automatically during the checkout
process.

AUSTRALIAN V INTERNATIONAL PRICES

You will now find two buttons on the product pages - 'Australian Prices' and 'International
Prices'. Please click on the appropriate one to see the correct prices. The international
prices deduct 9% off the listed Australian prices as Australian GST tax is not payable on
goods exported from Australia. But don't worry
if you inadvertently don't use the right prices when adding items to the 'shopping cart' as
they should be automatically be recalculated correctly during the checkout process.

Also don't forget that all prices are listed in Australian dollars - currently the Aussie dollar
is worth only US 53c so you can halve the prices and get a US$ price which is still pretty
close to the mark.

SALT LAKE CITY PINS FRENZY - A WARNING

Pin trading in SLC was pretty big according to most reports. According to Josh Jackson
of Pindemonium sponsor pins weren't as big as in past Olympics but retail commemorative
pins were very popular as were Native American pins. You can read Josh's full report at:-

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/slcnews.htm

NBC, the US TV network produced a bunch of pins for SLC. For a full listing of these
pins courtesy of Barry Leffler please follow this link:-

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/nbcpins.htm

Since the Games many SLC pins have been fetching enormous prices on Ebay and other
auction sites. Be careful about paying huge dollars now for these pins as historical
evidence indicates that these prices will come down over the coming months. So it may
pay to wait a while if the price seems too high on that pin that you desperately need to
have in your collection!

HARD ROCK CAFE PINS REFERENCE GUIDE

There is a great reference guide for HRC pins compiled by Ron Buol. It is usually
updated monthly and now includes over 11,000 pins with approximate market prices.
You can find download this pin guide by following the link at:-

http://www.pintwins.de.tf/

I still haven't added any of the new HRC pins that I promised to do but I will get at least
some of them up on our site in the next few days. Getting the web site working again has
had to take priority.

OLYMPIC SPORTING PINS SALE

I have just relisted around 600 different sporting pins (mostly Sydney 2000) on our site at
much reduced prices. All the Olympic sports are featured and most are now only A$7
(under US$4) less the 20% discount till 1 April and less GST tax for customers outside
Australia. For many designs there are only 1 or 2 left in stock so you'll need to be quick.

WELCOME NEW SUBSCRIBERS

My offer of a free Olympic pin to new email subscribers has been much more successful
than I had expected with over 200 joining in the last few weeks. Welcome to you all and
I hope I can provide you with some useful information, especially if you are a new
collector. You will receive your free pin shortly. The offer still applies for new
subscribers but I'm not sure how much longer I can afford to keep giving pins away at this
rate!!

NEW SYDNEY 2000/SALT LAKE CITY 20002 BRIDGE PIN

I've been able to get hold of a Trofe bridge pin which was previously unreleased and
believed to be limited to a production of only 300 pins. Please follow the Olympic Bridge
pins link from our home page.

MORE AMP COMMUNITY CAULDRON PINS

I've just acquired some more of these pins. All had production runs of between 200 and
500 pins only. They cover quite a few towns and cities and for the majority I only have 1
in stock. Its worth checking whether your home town is featured.

MARCH 2002 CUSTOMER GIVEAWAY

Everyone who places an order by the end of this month automatically goes in the draw to
win a great pin trader bag filled with 50 different pins - including Olympic, Hard Rock
Cafe, sporting, Australiana and other pins. This would make a great start for a new pin
collector!

Congratulations to Tom Maki of California, USA who was our February prize winner.
Tom has won a collection of 6 different Asian Hard Rock Cafe pins.

Till next time.

Best Regards
Peter Byron
Aussie Pin Shop
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PIN NEWS 18 FEB 2002
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G'day all,

SLC WINTER OLYMPICS

Australia has just won its first ever Winter Olympics gold medal. Congratulations to
Stephen Bradbury. Go Aussies Go!

I have just posted a couple of hard to find Channel 7 (Australia) SLC pins on our web site.

NBC have been releasing a new and unique collectible pin every day from February 8-24,
17 pins in total. Only 500 of each limited edition pin will be available and will be sold on a
first come, first served basis with a limit of one per person, per day. The pins will go on
sale each day starting at 10:00am at the Hellenic Cultural Center located at the northeast
corner of 300 West Street and 300 South Street.

It seems that pin trading has been very active during the Games so far. Following is an
edited version of a report on pin trading activity courtesy of Josh Jackson of
Pandemonium:

"I've taken the morning off of pin trading at Bud World to update the website, but
it's been a crazy five days. Pin trading may have never gotten this much
publicity before and it's stirring the Olympic pin frenzy even more. In addition
to Bill Cosby promoting his large green jello pin, Katie Couric trading on the
Today Show, pins in just about every newspaper in the U.S. and even a Delta pin
trading commercial airing during the Opening Ceremonies.

The hot pins of the Games are starting to become clear to all pin collectors.
I've gathered them in groups to give you an idea what pin collectors are looking
for:

COMMEMORATIVE PINS
1. The original green jello pin
2. Any other Olympic jello pins
3. The 3.2 Beer pins (all varieties + root beer)
4. The Missionaries on Bikes pin
5. The Harley Davidson pin
6. Native American pins (arrowhead, teepee, drum skin)
7. Mormon muffin pin
8. Large spur
9. Snowboarding pins
10. Unofficial pins (Jack Mormon, Polygamy, Seven Brides for one brother, etc.)

SPONSOR PINS
1. Guest pins (Coke, Chevrolet, Monster, etc.)
2. Kellogg's Tony the Tiger Wave 1 pin
3. VISA Visitor Information Systems pin
4. Limited Delta, Evolution snowboard, Xerox thermometer
5. Bud World Party and Clydesdale pins (where we are at least!)

MEDIA PINS
1. TV Asahi
2. Japanese Fan
3. NBC Opening Ceremonies
4. NBC Guest
5. The usual suspects ... EBU, France TV, AP, Reuters, etc.

SPECIAL ISSUE/SECURITY PINS
1. Secret Service
2. FBI (especially the small red one)
3. Olympic Village 3-d cowboy hat
4. Orrin Hatch & Mayor pins
5. Volunteer pins

NOC PINS
1. Camaroon butterfly
2. Jamaica bobsled

It looks like this will be among the best Olympic Games for pin collectors as more and
more people get into pins. Aminco has stated that it is out of stock on nearly all of its pins,
and pin traders are scrambling for inventory".

SOUTH SYDNEY PIN

The Rabbitohs are now back in the Australian NRL and had a sell out charity game last
Saturday night. Support them by getting a South Sydney pin (or one from another
favourite team of yours). Follow the link from our home page.

PIN SHOWS WEB PAGE

I have just updated again our pin shows page with additional SLC show information as
well as details on other upcoming shows in other cities. You can find the link from our
home page or go directly to:-

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au/pinshows.htm

HARD ROCK CAFE PIN SALE

Many of these have now sold out but there are still a few designs available. I still haven't
had a chance to get the newer stock up on the site yet but this should be done in the next 2
weeks.

FREE PIN FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS

Please let your pin collector friends know that from now on we'll send a FREE Olympic
pin to all new subscribers to this newsletter. (FREE postage too!)

SOME SAD NEWS

Many of you who have visited the Pinworkx store in Sydney over the last few years will
have met an older gentleman by the name of Athol Burnside. Regrettably Athol passed
away recently. I think that everyone found him a very kind and helpful person. Our
condolences go out to his family.

MONTHLY GIVEAWAY

Finally, don't forget our monthly prize draw. The February prize is a collection of 6
different Asian Hard Rock Cafe pins. ALL orders received during February get an entry in
the draw. Congratulations to Christa Stahnke of Sydney who was our January winner of a
Cash's Aminco Sydney Days of the Games 17 pin set including opening and closing
ceremony pins.

Till next time.

Regards
Peter Byron
Aussie Pin Shop
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
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PIN NEWS 22 JAN 2002
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G'day all,

SLC WINTER OLYMPICS - ONLY 17 DAYS TO GO!

I've updated the Pin Shows page again on our web site with all the Salt Lake City pin
shows that I'm aware of happening before and during the Games. The Coke Pin Trading
Center will have 11 different pin experts in attendance to advise and answer questions.
I've also added a few SLC sponsor pins to our site and have a small quantity of other SLC
pins still in stock.

Don't forget the official SLC web site at:-

http://www.saltlake2002.com

You can sign up there for Olympic newsletters to keep you up to date.

NBC is releasing a series of 6 SLC countdown pins - 3 months to go, 2 months to go, 1
month to go, 3 weeks to go, 2 weeks to go and 1 week to go. The first 3 have already
been issued but are still available. For further details or to order please go to:-

http://www.NBCpins.com

I've also been asked by Diana Duerkop to let you know the following about Laurie Artiss
pins:-

"Salt Lake City Olympic pins made by Laurie Artiss Ltd., Canada, are
available for your collection! Go to www.pinpeople.com, then click on
'Olympic pins" to see the high quality pins that are available.
Collectors around the world recognize the precision, excellent colouring,
and popular pins that Laurie Artiss makes. Because each NOC holds the
franchise for pins in its own country, pin makers cannot sell SLC in other
countries. BUT.....these pins can be ordered from Diana at
westsport@compuserve.com. Diana is near Laurie Artiss, pinmaker, and
offers very quick turn-around time. Email her for details."

Roy & HG (of 'The Dream' Channel 7 2000 fame) will be doing a nightly TV show direct
from SLC during the Games. I'm not sure if it will be broadcast outside Australia but I'm
sure it will be worth seeing. If you're in SLC you might be able to catch it live. Will there
be a SLC equivalent of Fatso the wombat and a pin to go with it???

HARD ROCK CAFE PIN SALE

I've got lots of recent Asian HRC pins to add to our web site over the next week or so but
in the meantime I'm having a sellout of older stock - many limited edition pins from the
last couple of years are included and prices start from only A$8 (approx. US$4). Most are
only available in very small numbers. FREE shipping on all orders and if you're outside
Australia the order form will take 1/11th off the price as you don't have to pay the GST
Tax.

GUARANTEE

We are confident that you will be satisfied with any purchase you make but are happy to
refund the full cost for any reason if the goods are returned to us intact within 30 days of
receipt.

PINS WE NEED

Please see the link on our home page for an updated list of pins that we would like to buy
or trade. Email us if you have them.

OTHER SITE UPDATES/SPECIAL OFFERS (follow links from our home page)

* 2 more sections of NOC pins (now 6 sections in total)
* updated list of Sydney 2000 bid pins from Benson House
* more big reductions on Sydney 2000 pins including countdown and oversize pins
* still a few SLC Coke puzzle pins left (from the Sydney Day Pin Set)

COMING SOON

* subscriber only special discounts and offers
* customer referral scheme

Finally, don't forget our monthly prize draw. The January prize is a Cash's Aminco Sydney
Days of the Games 17 pin set including opening and closing ceremony pins. ALL orders
received during January get an entry in the draw.

Till next time.

Regards
Peter Byron
Aussie Pin Shop
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
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PINS NEWSLETTER 5 JAN 2002

http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au

G'day and Happy New Year to everyone.

Its now just over a month to the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. There are 2 major
pin shows in Salt Lake City that I am aware of and I have updated details & links for these
shows on our web site. Please let me know if you are aware of other shows that I can
list.

A web site which is a great reference or starting point for Olympic enthusiasts is the
official IOC site at:-

http://www.olympic.org/

The IOC home page provides links to future Olympic city sites, a full listing with contact
details for all National Olympic Committees (NOC's) and heaps more information about
the Olympics and their history.

Also, if you're not a member already, its worth joining the PinTraders group hosted by
Yahoo. It currently has over 400 members and is a general pins discussion group about
Olympic and many other types of pins. You can receive messages by email or read online
through your browser. To find out more or join please go to:-

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pintraders/

It might still be holiday season but I have spent a lot of time lately updating our site with
new pins as well as slashing prices on older stock. A number of early SLC releases
mostly from 1997 & 1998 are now available. In most cases there is only one of each pin
in stock so be quick! Other additions & changes include:-

* 6 different Coke guitar pins
* a range of WWF animal pins
* more dated Sydney NOC pins (now 4 sections available)
* 2 new Athens logo pins
* further reductions on most ranges of Sydney 2000 pins including the Fairfax
media pins and Cash's Aminco Days of the Games pin sets

Its not too late to order an Aussie calendar for 2002 or either Volume of the 2 Kingpin Pin
Guides for Sydney. There's a small number of each left in stock.

Direct links to all the above mentioned pins and other items can be found on our home
page.

I also currently have access to an official Sydney 2000 torch at a fairly good price. Could
any collector interested please email me directly.

Please let me know if you have changed or are changing your email address so that I can
update our database to ensure that you continue to receive this newsletter.

Presently I am looking for a supplier of Word Cup 2002 pins. Please email me if you
have access to or know a contact point for the pins which have already been released in
Japan and/or Korea.

Congratulations to Susan Beatty of Victoria, Australia who was the winner of our
December giveaway. Susan has won a collection of 20 different Australiana pins. The
January prize is a Cash's Aminco Sydney Days of the Games 17 pin set including opening
and closing ceremony pins. ALL orders received during January get an entry in the draw.

Till next time.

Regards
Peter Byron
Aussie Pin Shop
http://www.aussiepinshop.com.au
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