http://site.stockpins.com/blog Pinonda Lapel Talks about Pins Fri, 30 May 2008 18:09:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en After watching the debates last night I wanted to make a public offer to the folks at Barack Obama's campaign.  I felt bad that Senator Obama was (unfairly in my opinion) berated for not wearing an American Flag Lapel Pin.   So, Senator OBama - if you'll give us a call or send us a note ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2008/04/free-flag-lapel-pins-for-barack-obama/ Ahoy - all ye landlubbers and seamen alike - whether ye serve before the mast or in the afterguard - Today be International Talk Like  A Pirate Day!!  Grab some grog and our skull and crossbones pins and party like yer headed to Davey Jones' Locker! Share This http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/09/aaaarrrrgggghhhh/ This week we've introduced a new category of pins - Emoticon Pins.    You know - those little smiley's you see everywhere in emails, on message boards etc.  People have become so accustomed to showing their feeling with emoticons online that we thought it would be cool use them to show ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/08/emoticon-pins/ Thanks for sharing John - what a great story.      I would be more than happy to share my story about the pins I've been ordering from you for the last three years.      In 2004 I purchase my first boat from Steve, a friend of mine.  I've always wanted a boat to travel ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/07/pins-ahoy/ As many of our readers know we have live chat to help customers as they browse our store.  One of the neat features of this software is you can see how many customers are browsing at any time and where they came from.   The other day all at once, everything ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/06/nomar-angel-pin/  It's almost Graduation time and the class of '07 will be looking pretty sharp at commencement.  We're getting calls every day from folks needing pins for graduation ceremonies.  So just in case you need a little inspiration - Here's a good example from a customer:  We are a Practical Nursing Program in ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/05/oh-the-places-youll-go-graduation-07/ We have been informed by the administration at VT - that the official policy is that they want absolutely no memorial items produced and are using all possible means to stop merchants from offering such items.  We respect the difficult position that the VT administration is in.   On the one hand the ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/04/virginia-tech-ribbon-pin-removed/ This has been an incredibly tough week for everyone.  The tragedy Monday really hit home with a lot of people.  Our hearts go out to all the victims and their families, we can't begin to imagine the pain that they must feel.  Since monday we have received dozens of requests for ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/04/virginia-tech-black-ribbon-pin/ We had a heartwarming call today from a customer that I just have to share. A woman called today looking for 1 helicopter lapel pin and she wanted it sent Overnight. We got to talking and her story really made my day. She is a close family friend of ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/04/helicopter-thankyou/ Hi folks, been a while since I have "blogged". I have been so busy. Keep the orders coming! Today's topic--Spring! Oh what better time to "sport" your favorite pin and make a big fashion statement. With so many outdoor sports getting into full swing, we have a large assortment of ... http://site.stockpins.com/blog/index.php/2007/04/spring-into-sports/