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How To Become A Collector

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Becoming a collector is something that many people do as a way of satisfying a passion for a particular item or time period. When you start a collection, it’s important to do your research and to understand what the right amount is to pay for each and every item.

Each collection type is different from the next, whether it’s WW2 militaria for sale or you prefer to collect Pokémon cards. The research you do and the budget you have will likely look different, but the methods in which you acquire the items remain very much the same.
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Why Custom Enamel Pins Became a Pop Culture Staple in Modern Everyday Life

cat and goldfish bowl enamel pin

Custom enamel pins have become one of the most visible accessories in pop culture today. At first glance, they might seem small and simple, but once you start noticing them, they are everywhere — on jackets, backpacks, hats, lanyards, and even sneakers. They’re worn by fans, creators, artists, event-goers, and everyday people. Continue reading Why Custom Enamel Pins Became a Pop Culture Staple in Modern Everyday Life

Custom Enamel Pins: A Fresh Way to Boost Your Brand

colorful collection of vintage enamel pins
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The business world currently calls for genuine creativity and cutting-edge tools that will drive your business to attract more customers and stand out in the competitive marketplace. One great tool is custom enamel pins.

These tiny colorful items are helping brands gain visibility quickly and spark conversations with potential customers, which builds a strong community. Let’s take a look at how this tiny tool promotes brands. Continue reading Custom Enamel Pins: A Fresh Way to Boost Your Brand

The Most Popular and Sought-After Comic-Con Pins

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If you’ve ever been to New York or San Diego Comic-Con, you know the deal. The crowds are insane, the panels are packed, and the exclusives? Forget about it. But in the middle of all the madness, there’s one collectible that’s gotten hotter every year, custom enamel pins.

They’re small enough to fit in your pocket, flashy enough to cover your lanyard, and rare enough to send fans sprinting across the floor like it’s the 100-meter dash. At this point, Comic-Con pins are more than merch, they’re a badge of honor. Continue reading The Most Popular and Sought-After Comic-Con Pins

Modern Art Monday Presents: Lucas Samaras, Book 4

Lucas Samaras Book 4
Book 4, 1962: Book with Pins, Table Knife, Scissors, Razor Blade, Metal Foil, Piece of Glass and Plastic Rod (All Photos By Gail)

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In 1960 Samaras began a series of Surrealist-inspired boxes filled with personal materials that he encrusted in needles, mirrors, shards of glass, and brightly colored beads. The boxes were followed by room–sized installations and subversive Polaroid self–portraits. Like Samaras’s boxes, Book is a multifaceted object and a miniature world in itself. Although it includes eight fictional narratives written by the artist between 1959 and 1967, it is not a storybook.
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