Added info:
Scrappers are pins that were made in the factories in China over the allotment made by Disney. Are they a Disney pin? Yes they are.. but they are pins over and above the allotment "ordered" by Disney. So in essence, they could be called illegally made Disney Pins. Sometimes when the "second illegal run" of the pin is done, there are differences noted, but it can only be known comparing two pins side by side. These pins can also be classified as counterfeits.
Also, if the pin is made for Disney, and there is some error or variation noted, the pin may be "thrown on the floor" to be "discarded". Thus, the term "scrapper", as the pin should have been "scrapped". Unfortunately, they are not discarded and those may be the pins you are seeing being sold. When a pin is made, a mold is used. For whatever reason, the mold is not destroyed, so these pins can be reproduced again. What is happening, is that some overseas factories are making more pins for individuals who ask for them.
Recently, a factory in China has been soliciting individuals not associated with Disney to purchase Disney Pins without the authority of Disney. Included in these e-mails, are images of pins, which are noted below. The e-mail states:
Are you interesting about Disney pins? Our
factory can provide different style Disney pins
to you in stock. We have stock goods so that you
don¡¯t need pay for die charge.
We are slowly putting a warning on Pinpics with these known scrapper pins, and the warning will note:
Please be advised that there are unauthorized versions of these pins being sold from China directly to individuals not associated with Disney. No one can guarantee the authenticity of this pin unless it was purchased directly from Disney.
Every pin released by Disney has the potential of being a scrapper. Once again, no one can guarantee the authenticity of any Disney pin unless it was purchased directly from Disney.
Here are some guidelines to be able to tell if your pin that you have bought or traded is a scrapper pin.
If you are buying off of
Amazon or Ebay, most scrappers come in a plastic bag with one staple closing the bag.
Many scrappers may have an error on the pin, whether it be on the coloring or on the backstamp. Some do not have any errors noted. On the pins below, the coloring is wrong on the scrapper.
If you are unsure of a pin, check it out on Pinpics, as many scrappers sold are pins that are not yet released or pins that have been pulled for release by Disney. I wouldn’t of known one of the above pins was a scrapper without checking pinpics. A novice trader would of just thought the pins are from the same collection.
Scrapper pins have rough edges and poorly cut parts.
LE numbered pins that do not have a number noted are most likely scrapper pins. For example, if the backstamp is ____/1000 with no number or a blank space before the “/”, it is most likely a scrapper.
If a character in a pic is in a position/attire that would not be Disney approved it is probably a scrapper. Though Jessica Rabbit is a bit sexy, she would never be nude. Disney princesses are usually fully clothed.
If a person is selling online and they use the words “tradable” or “real” they may be scrappers. A cast member can not deny a trade so all pins are tradable even if they are scrappers.
If the back of the pin has messy edges or very hard to read print because the print is jumbled it might be a scrapper.
Time for another pin exchange 
Favorite time of the year and I have soooo many new pins to share!
