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My Quest to Acquire a Very Inconspicuous Subway Artifact
Some people want beautiful signs with familiar logos and typography. I had something else in mind.
Oct 22
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Paul Lukas
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A Big Collection of Small Objects
A promotional products company has maintained an amazing archive of enamel pins. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Oct 20
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Paul Lukas
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Mark Dancer
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The Cinnamon Toast Crunch Industrial Complex
The popular brand has become a consumer juggernaut whose reach extends far beyond the cereal aisle.
Oct 14
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Short Takes and Follow-Ups
A roundup of small-ish observations, plus new developments regarding a few recent posts.
Oct 7
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Paul Lukas
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Stunner: Meet the Brannock Device’s Long-Lost Cousin!
Did you know the Dr. Scholl’s folks once had their own mechanical shoe sizer? I didn’t! Let’s go down the rabbit hole of this unexpected curiosity.
Sep 30
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Paul Lukas
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A Brilliant Plan to Spread the Gospel of Trade Magazines
How had I never heard about this program before? The second installment of a two-part series.
Sep 24
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Paul Lukas
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The Niche-Specific Appeal of Trade Magazines
From ‘National Hog Farmer’ to ‘American Jails,’ there’s a huge world of hyper-specialized industry publications out there.
Sep 23
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Paul Lukas
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The Collector’s Conundrum
Confronting the tricky questions of an item’s authenticity, story, and value. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Sep 17
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Paul Lukas
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The Latest Developments in Paul’s Home Décor
People often tell me my apartment looks like a museum. Here are the latest additions to the permanent collection.
Sep 16
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Paul Lukas
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Some Excellent New Stick Figures in Peril
It turns out that specialized construction equipment calls for specialized safety warnings.
Sep 14
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Paul Lukas
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Collection Agency: A More Inconspicuous Coin Category
A deep dive into the world of tokens.
Sep 11
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Paul Lukas
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Behold: The Mailster!
In which we explore a little-known chapter in U.S. postal history. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
Sep 9
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Paul Lukas
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