I've had mine for years, Since I've been on here, I've notice people use other things besides pins. Some type of little clip. (for bindings) I will say this, I bought some new ones last summer and they are nothing compared to some I've had since 1975... :) I tried the new ones in my denim quilts when adding binding, and pulled the heads off trying to pull pin out before sewing. So got out my old timer's they are great.