Calculating the Value of an AP pin

[UncleGoofy32]

Trying to determine the value of a pin. Currently, the value of a regular version of the pin is $20, but the pin I have is an AP version. How much does the AP add to the value?

 

 

[sithathoriunet]

When I was starting out a few years ago, I was advised that in most cases, the AP only adds $5-10 in value.  

That said, I will defer to the traders here who have many more years of experience.

[TheTwins]

@UncleGoofy32 That's a hard thing to pin down, because a lot depends on the pin. However, the standard answer is anywhere between 10-50% more in value for an AP. I tend to go on the higher end. There are only about 20-30 AP versions per pin, and it's a sure sign of authenticity.

[UncleGoofy32]

Thanks for the information 

[momin.ator]

There used to be a blog on PinPics all about AP and PP pins.  Honestly, I think $5-10 is more imaginable than as much

as 50% but for a $20 pin, it could be higher.  

 

Be careful, there was a time recently that "early" release versions of some new pins were being counterfeited with the

AP stamp on them.

[buzz2001]

AP and PP pins are in higher demand now. Flavor of the month. 

[UncleGoofy32]

12 hours ago, momin.ator said:

There used to be a blog on PinPics all about AP and PP pins.  Honestly, I think $5-10 is more imaginable than as much

as 50% but for a $20 pin, it could be higher.  

 

Be careful, there was a time recently that "early" release versions of some new pins were being counterfeited with the

AP stamp on them.

Are there any signs to tell if they have the counterfeit AP stamp?

[momin.ator]

6 hours ago, UncleGoofy32 said:

Are there any signs to tell if they have the counterfeit AP stamp?

No, except for being available before the release date and the vast number available,

the stamp looked like any other AP stamp.