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About Benjamen

Benjamen Purvis is the Design Director of Runner's World magazine. | Email

Sci-Fi Flea Market Finds

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Benjamen

Today was one of my best days yet at the flea markets here in PA. I was lucky to find this 1940s Buck Rogers pistol at a fraction of the price they go for on eBay. I started an instant … Continue reading →

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Stunning Indian

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Benjamen

Spotted this old motorcycle in Adamstown (“Antiques Capital, USA”) this morning. A breathtaking sight.

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King Size Chocolate Kong

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Benjamen

Check out this 17″ tall, 4-pound milk chocolate King Kong I saw in the window of Li-Lac Chocolates in NYC today. (They wouldn’t allow me to take a photo of it inside, even though I bought something.)

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Slippery Trip Hazard

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Benjamen

River flooding across the street from our house after yesterday’s downpour.

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Now Go Home and Get Your Fuckin’ Shine Box

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Benjamen

Earlier today I took a lunchtime excursion to the Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza in Kutztown, PA. Just when I thought I’d be leaving empty-handed, I laid eyes on this stunning sign-painted shoeshine box from early 1900s London. One side has an … Continue reading →

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