The pins are good: keep natural, depending on how often painted, do not last forever. What's great: so far, all spots have let out washing in the clothing through these pins (very important for us!). The only annoying thing on the pins, I think that the caps of pens easily fall off (and the pins so of course can dry more easily). What's more, the price is here at Amazon: the pins I get on site at the drug store for 1.99 (!!!), size of package.