What's the Turnaround Time for Trading Pin Season?
Trading pins — both baseball and softball — have a production time of 7–10 business days after you approve your artwork proof. But the total time from first contact to pins in hand depends on how quickly the design process moves.
Typical Timeline
Here's a realistic breakdown of the full process:
| Step | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Quote request and response | 1 business day |
| Artwork design and proof | 1–3 business days |
| Your proof approval | Depends on you |
| Production | 7–10 business days |
| Shipping (free priority air) | 2–5 business days |
Total: approximately 2–3 weeks from first contact to delivery, assuming prompt proof approval.
When to Order
If you know your tournament date, we recommend placing your order at least 3–4 weeks in advance. This gives comfortable buffer for:
- Design revisions (most teams want at least one round of tweaks)
- Proof approval delays (if multiple people need to sign off)
- Any unexpected scheduling issues
Peak Season
Trading pin season typically ramps up in spring and runs through summer. During peak months, we're handling a higher volume of orders, so starting early is even more important. The teams that order first get the smoothest experience.
Tips to Speed Things Up
- Have your artwork ready — even a rough sketch or logo file helps our designers move faster
- Approve proofs quickly — production can't start until you sign off
- Decide on upgrades early — spinners, danglers, and glitter don't add production time, but changing your mind mid-process does
- Designate one decision-maker — having a single point of contact for approvals eliminates back-and-forth delays
Need Them Fast?
If you're working with a tight deadline, let us know when you submit your quote request. We'll do our best to accommodate urgent orders and will be upfront about what's realistic given your timeline.
Start your order now on our baseball trading pins or softball trading pins page.