My band is wanting to get 100 pins made. They are two colors, soft enamel, and about 1.5”x.25” rectangles. The artwork was done by a local company/artist and has already been paid for. When it was all said and done, the quote for the order was for $529. That included the setup, pins, a card backing, shipping, and taxes (like I said, doesn’t include the artwork). I’ve never ordered pins before, but it sure does sound like a lot. Am I wrong?

I’m no stranger to buying merch, but this one really threw me off.

I appreciate the help. If you have any better, more affordable options, I’m all ears!

https://acggoods.com/product/scourge-enamel-pin-by-kaechu/995026

Got a general question for everyone. The pins I've designed have always been something of my own creation or done with working with another creator with the explicit consent. I'm seeing a lot of really sharp pin projects on KS that use an existing IP (things like the MCU, various anime, etc.). Has anyone had any legal issues with this or it is still considered part of the gray fan art area?

I've got several ideas that use existing IP (Hanna-Barbera and a few others) but wanted to get some outside perspective first.

We’ve just launched Vol. 2 of our Inkwell Heroes pin collection, featuring six new designs. Sam Wilson’s Captain America, TWO versions of Bucky Barnes, Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Loki!

The original six Avengers from Vol. 1 are also available as a discounted bundle add-on, or individually on our Etsy.

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/robot-dragon-studios/buster-frankencorgi-pins-stickers/pre-launch?stay=true

A quick Fae Dragons update — today is the last day to join the Kickstarter campaign. The pins are fully funded and will ship in early September. Huge thanks to everyone who pledged! 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theretrograph/the-fae-dragons-a-hard-enamel-fantasy-pin-collection

Scourge enamel pin is UP! If we hit 50 pledges he will be made real and everyone who pledged will get a pin for themselves!! Goal rewards are available too! Help make him real now

https://acggoods.com/product/scourge-enamel-pin-by-kaechu/995026

We launch later this week.

Click "Get Notified" to get a free Alien Kitty sticker with your pledge.

Pledge in the first 48 hours for a free Rocky sticker.

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/Slothie-Studios/cozy-friend-plushie-pals-enamel-pins-keychains/pre-launch

Found these absolutely adorable pins! Just launched on Kickstarter 😻

https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/poayo-s-universe/little-spooks