Lion-brand safety pins: buying direct vs from a reseller
Lion-brand safety pins are sold in many places: by us, the brand owner, and by shops that resell them. This guide covers how buying from the source differs from buying from a reseller, when a nearby shop is the better choice, and how to compare offers fairly.
It's the same product
Lion brand is the safety-pin brand of M.T.T. Hardware, and several shops resell it in stores and online. If the packet or box carries the Lion-brand name, it's the same product you get from us. What differs is the price, the units sold, how the count is done, and each shop's service. See the Lion-brand page.
What you get from the source
All ten sizes in one order
Sizes 000 to 7 in one place, mixed in a single order, so you don't have to hunt for a size another shop lacks. See the size table.
Every box is counted
Boxes are counted, not weighed and estimated. The per-box count for each size is in how many pins per box, so jobs that need exact numbers, like races, can be planned precisely.
Buy any amount, no minimum
Buy by the packet, 12-pin bunch, 144-pin gross or box, with no minimum. Wholesale pricing starts at a full box.
Quotations and tax invoices
We issue quotations and full tax invoices to companies, agencies and schools. Send the details on LINE when you order.
Large orders in one go
A recent race organiser's order was 100 boxes of size 0. Work out your own box count on the race pins page.
Talk to people who know every size
Send a photo of the job on LINE and our team will help you pick the size before you order in bulk.
When buying from a nearby shop makes sense
Shops that resell Lion-brand pins serve plenty of buyers well. If you're near one and need a few packets today, want other things from that shop in the same order, or already have an account there, buying from them makes sense. The product is the same.
For jobs that need several sizes, exact counts or paperwork for reimbursement, ordering from the source usually gets it done in one order.
How to compare offers fairly
| Check | Ask | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price per pin | Box price divided by pins per box | Box counts differ by size, so comparing box prices alone can mislead. |
| Pins per box | Counted, or weighed and estimated? | Weighed boxes can run short or over; exact jobs need to know first. |
| Shipping | Per order, or by weight and box count? | On small orders, shipping changes the cost per pin a lot. |
| Stock | Are all the sizes you need in stock? | If a size is out, you end up ordering from several places. |
| Paperwork | Can they invoice your company? | Companies and agencies usually need a tax invoice to pay. |
How to tell it's Lion brand
Look for the Lion-brand name on the packet or box. Sizes 000 to 1 come in sealed Lion-brand packets; sizes 2 to 7 are strung in bunches of 12 and boxed. If you're unsure, send a photo of the packet or box on LINE and our team will take a look.
Common questions
Can other shops sell Lion-brand pins?
Yes. Several retailers resell them in shops and online. The product is the same; price and service differ by shop.
What does buying from the source cost?
It depends on the size, unit and quantity. Send the size and quantity on LINE for a quote, then compare it as a price per pin using the table above.
How do I become a reseller?
Message us on LINE with the sizes and quantities you want, and we'll quote wholesale box prices. You can mix sizes in one order.
Why compare price per pin, not per box?
Because box counts differ by size: size 2 has 864 pins per box while size 6 has 144. Similar box prices can mean very different prices per pin.
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