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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 3d

Could it be that industrial pollution, micro plastics in our bodies, and the stress of modern day life has affected sperm count?

No, "they" say women voting, unions, medical care for all, and banning corporal punishment in schools is bad for the 'nads.

It's hard to know what to believe.

a cartoon of batman wearing a blue cape and mask with his hand on his chin .

ALT: a cartoon of batman wearing a blue cape and mask with his hand on his chin .

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 4d

I guess Americans are on their own when it comes to infectious diseases. The current regime seems to think that Ivermectin and some push-ups will prevent or cure anything, You might want to consult your doctor for real medical advice.

Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 4d

I've got a lot of Silver Age Marvel and DC comics listed in my little store on eBay. If you like old comic books......

Front cover of Batman 192 "The Crystal Ball that Betrayed Batman!"

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 4d

This is good news for Canadians selling on eBay like me. Canada Post is the only carrier that delivers to the more remote places in Canada.

www.cbc.ca/news/busines...

Canada Post workers will return to work, hoping Canadians take up their cause | CBC News

Canadians should start receiving mail again on Tuesday, after Canada Post workers shift from nationwide strike action to a rotating strike on Saturday morning. CUPW, the union representing Canada Post...

www.cbc.ca

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 6d

I tried eBay's AI once and it wrote a whole paragraph of adjectives. My high school teachers and university professors stressed being concise. They would not be impressed.

Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 8d

Nothing beats early 1980s British Ska music!

Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 8d

46 years ago
Pauline Black of The Selecter, Suggs of Madness and Neville Staple of The Specials pose behind the tour bus at the first date of the 2 Tone Tour in Brighton, UK, October 1979.

📸 Chalkie Davies

#punkrock #ska #skalegends #skamusic #theselecter #thespecials #madness #skahistory

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 9d

Commander Montgomery Scott, the chief engineer of the Enterprise and my favourite Sci Fi character. I always admired his ability to get the ship running again just in the nick of time.

Outer Space's favourite Scotsman was played by James Doohan, a Canadian of Irish descent.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 16d

I just listed this silver age X-Men comic book this afternoon. It got 23 views in a matter of hours and sold this evening. I've never experienced anything like it on my little eBay store!

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 17d

Hopefully, the troops quickly realize there's no civil disobedience to quell and no crime wave to stop. I hope they get to enjoy some sales tax free shopping, some really good coffee and craft beer.

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 18d

Trump just ordered the military into Portland, and he’s giving them the green light to use lethal force on American citizens.

Authoritarianism is an abstract concept but Trump is making its impacts real and tangible. Let’s be real about it: This is the beginning of dictatorship in America.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 19d

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 22d

One of the items I used to sell at vintage and antique markets was West Coast First Nations art. I'm a big fan of wood carvings.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · 24d

If you're ever in Vancouver, you should visit Brewer's Row in Port Moody. It's 5 craft breweries with tasting rooms within a staggering distance of each other (also a distillery and a great ice cream store!)

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Sep 14

I hope that there was a portion of that machine was a refrigerator.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Sep 12

I made my first eBay sale to a buyer in the US since 35% tariffs and the end of de minimus exemptions. It's a $6 comic book, originally printed in USA, but I was notified that a required security check has delayed delivery. Red tape will cause more harm than the actual tariffs.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's too early to call it a recession. Give it time and it might even become a depression.

Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Aug 29

This is weird because you can set a minimum offer amount you're willing to accept. If you want to build repeat business you need to set your minimum at a %off that screens out the low ballers but offers a good deal to serious potential buyers.

Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Aug 16

I learned a lesson this week when an auction house sent me 2 silver age comics I won.

Wrapping the comics in shrink wrap and packaging them in a manila envelope is probably not the best way to ship vintage comics. (I ship my books in a cardboard shipping box)

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Aug 10

I had a handful of vintage Fangoria magazines lying around so I listed them on my eBay store. Less than an hour after listing them, buyers started buying them. Help! I need some more 1980s Fangoria magazines!

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Aug 3

Nothing says retro cool better than a Lee Storm Rider. There were two types of buyers for my Jean Jackets at the vintage shows: teen girls looking for small and extra small jackets and middle aged men looking for extra large or extra extra large sizes.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Jul 17

I bought a lot of vintage neckties to sell at the antique and vintage shows.

Not a big seller. Not even the business men wear ties any more in this part of Canada: it's all about business casual.

A red silk tie with a gold circular pattern.

Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Jul 17

Man, it's hard to get information about golden age comic books. Who was the writer? Who was the artist? Who did the cover?

Painted cover featuring aan with a gun coming out from behind a brick wall.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Jul 9

In 2017, my wife and I went to Scotland where I learned to love a good single malt whisky. I bought a bunch of booze and bar related stuff to sell. it turns out the man cave/basement bar era is over. I cleared out most of the stuff but I kept the pub jugs. NFS.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Jun 30

Dell/Gold Key photo covers: Yes or No?
Personally, I prefer a nice painted cover.

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Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Jun 15

Chalet Glass was Canada's contribution to mid century modern. Sadly, in this age of small one-bedroom condos, people don't have room to display them. Still, you can't deny it has that cool retro vibe.

Shiny Objects Vintage @shinyobjectsvtg.bsky.social · Jun 15

This doesn't bode well for the comic book industry.

Zenescope Pulls Out Of Diamond Comics, Considers Legal Action share.google/lGS7OdeYcfB7...

Zenescope Pulls Out Of Diamond Comics, Considers Legal Action

Zenescope pulls out of Diamond Comic Distributors, looks to consider legal action, and moves to direct store distribution

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