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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.
 • Paul Lukas
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.
 • Paul Lukas
The Collector’s Conundrum
Confronting the tricky questions of an item’s authenticity, story, and value. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
 • Paul Lukas
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.
 • Paul Lukas
Some Excellent New Stick Figures in Peril
It turns out that specialized construction equipment calls for specialized safety warnings.
 • Paul Lukas
Collection Agency: A More Inconspicuous Coin Category
A deep dive into the world of tokens.
 • Paul Lukas
Behold: The Mailster!
In which we explore a little-known chapter in U.S. postal history. Plus a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
 • Paul Lukas
Major Discovery: A Cartoon Bread Clip Character!
I’ve been waiting my whole life for this without even realizing it — but several details remain shrouded in mystery.
 • Paul Lukas

August 2026

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