Wow. Just wow. This issue had everything. Bargains. Weed dealers. Purple butt plugs. Great reporting! And now I know what happens to my Amazon returns.
I think you need to go back and buy something! Also, let’s hear more about the plight of weed dealers in the era of legalization. Fun fact: here in California we still have a huge and growing (pun intended) illegal weed market, likely because we tax the devil’s lettuce at close to 30%.
I might do a whole profile of Will Ponsot and his trials and tribulations in the era of legalization. 30% is bonkers. In NYC the cigarette tax is something like 160% but of course no one buys cigarettes at the store.
Well I managed to fall behind but this was great to read. I admire the man with the self-awareness that if he likes American Pickers and Storage Wars, this is the place for him. Tres usual you have the great question...do you actually NEED any of this stuff or is it 'just a good deal'. Extra points to the dude hiding something to come back for it another day. Sounds like sitcom stuff.
Also, I could not help imagining the mischievous grin on your face as you were talking to Mr. Anonymous at the back of the line. May need to write a future piece on Mr. Anonymous just to freak him out some more.
Used to be a similar store in East Aurora selling Amazon returns. It looked like something out of “Hoarder’s.” Great seeing you this week end! As Billy Crystal would say from his old SNL days, “You look marvelous, darling. Simply marvelous.”
You & your newsletter are fantastic.
Write on!
Thanks DCM! Your sweet comments every week mean a lot!
Wow. Just wow. This issue had everything. Bargains. Weed dealers. Purple butt plugs. Great reporting! And now I know what happens to my Amazon returns.
Haha thank you Michael!
I think you need to go back and buy something! Also, let’s hear more about the plight of weed dealers in the era of legalization. Fun fact: here in California we still have a huge and growing (pun intended) illegal weed market, likely because we tax the devil’s lettuce at close to 30%.
I might do a whole profile of Will Ponsot and his trials and tribulations in the era of legalization. 30% is bonkers. In NYC the cigarette tax is something like 160% but of course no one buys cigarettes at the store.
I would totally read The Ponsot Chronicles!
Big Bagel is using NDAs?! That’s not a good look. Makes me think Big Bagel is hiding something, whereas Big Donut is a model of transparency.
NYC Reddit is raising some pretty interesting questions about Big Donut though...check out the comments! https://www.reddit.com/r/nyc/comments/u8o8ih/where_nycs_street_cart_donuts_come_from/i5vugdp/?context=3
Well I managed to fall behind but this was great to read. I admire the man with the self-awareness that if he likes American Pickers and Storage Wars, this is the place for him. Tres usual you have the great question...do you actually NEED any of this stuff or is it 'just a good deal'. Extra points to the dude hiding something to come back for it another day. Sounds like sitcom stuff.
I should check in with Mr. Ponsot and see what happened with the thermos mug!
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ALWAYS
I am planning to go to this Bargain Bin Bonanza sometime. It seems truly magical.
And with respect to your Dad's comment, if Cafe Anne is cancer, its the best cancer I have ever had! Thank you!
Haha and this is the best compliment I've ever gotten. :)
I don't give out the best cancer award lightly!
"Did I feel discouraged? No! Why? Because *I’m out of my mind*" 😂😂😂
Being delusional has its perks!
“Lord Bezos’ crumbs”!!! What a line, what a line!
Also, I could not help imagining the mischievous grin on your face as you were talking to Mr. Anonymous at the back of the line. May need to write a future piece on Mr. Anonymous just to freak him out some more.
Maybe a weekly Mr. Anonymous report. Oh, I wish!!!
Used to be a similar store in East Aurora selling Amazon returns. It looked like something out of “Hoarder’s.” Great seeing you this week end! As Billy Crystal would say from his old SNL days, “You look marvelous, darling. Simply marvelous.”
Oh man, how did I not know that? Dad is falling down on the job. Nice to see you too Uncle Ralph!