She bought a specific pin after finishing a marathon, another when she got a promotion, and one to celebrate a trip to Amsterdam.

Sarah didn’t intend to become a collector. She just bought a single, small enamel pin of a retro roller skate at a flea market because it reminded her of her childhood.

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Unlike a painting, she could take her treasures anywhere, pinning them to her denim jacket.

Thrift stores and online marketplaces like Depop or Mercari are great for finding hidden gems.