Day 46: Streetsideshop

2026-03-24

Back on Bristol's Main Street...

Hello!

I've gotten off the soapbox after yesterday's diatribe.

Mostly. I've got one leg metaphorically hovering over it.

Because today, I wanted to include this shot of a Main Street antiques shop. It's old and outdated, and despite having an "Open" sign, it looks like it should have been closed years ago.

Maybe that's me overthinking it — I'm sure they've made a lot of sales from people wandering by and picking up some tat. But unless they're listing their wares on eBay or Amazon, those sales are coming from foot traffic. From the passersby who take a look and stroll in.

TikTok Shop and TEMU are not interesting, they're bleak and annoying. An antiques shop — particularly the shop that's closest to you — is interesting. You can go in and see stuff.

I didn't go inside the building, but these kinds of antique shops remind me of a certain bull in a china shop.

Finally, a hall of shame of deceptive designs. Look through the list, and you'll have a better awareness of the subtle tricks that are employed against you. Awareness is an important tool to combat these tricks.

Cheers,
David