Pin trading: An Olympic sport for the masses.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | February 17, 2002| | Copyright

SALT LAKE CITY It hasn't gotten to the point in which one can earn a PhD., or even a bachelor's degree, in pinology. But this Olympic pin-trading business is getting to be a huge deal.

Welcome to pin school. Several times this month, Bret Almassy has held a class on pin trading at Dare to Dream, the Salt Lake City memorabilia store he owns. On a recent day, he addressed his pupils.

"Pin trading is the sport at the Olympics for the spectators," Almassy said. ""If you have pins, wear them. That way others will know that you're interested in pin trading. The ...

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