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Tip 123: Scan ’n’ Shop
Sunday, December 5, 1999
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PROBLEM: You like to shop antiques stores and flea markets abroad, but because of the language barrier, it’s hard to describe what you’re looking for.
SOLUTION: Carry photos of items that you collect, says tipster Michael L. Frederickson of the District, who sent along Exhibits A, B and C to prove his point— shots of old corkscrews, apothecary bottles and jars, and vintage team photos. “Now that I have a scanner, I print several images on a sheet of paper that fits in my wallet, ready for any translation hurdle. If the shop doesn’t have what I’m looking for, they’ll often direct me to shops that do.”
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