Blue Q 2020 Summer Supplement by Blue Q

2020 SUMMER SUPPLEMENT

Here at Blue Q, we joke around all the time. It’s just sort of what we do. We have a blast doing what we love and spreading laughs, chortles, snorts, and “awws” all over the world. It’s what keeps us focused and mentally healthy. But we’re only human after all, and it’s been a tough time for, oh … I don't know, just the entire global population of humans. So we know we’re not alone and neither are you. If you’ve been loving/hating staying at home, soaking up the solitude while simultaneously feeling out-of-sorts, we’re with you on that. And if you’re feeling anxious, depressed, unsettled, elated, overwhelmed, restless, serene, confident, productive, joyful, apathetic, lost at sea, can’t catch a break, can’t hear yourself think, can’t hear anything but yourself think, somehow all at the same time, Blue Q is right there with you. That’s why, when the gang asked me if I would mind delivering some of the products to be photographed for this catalog I said, heck yes. Would I mind spending a beautiful spring day, driving around the backroads and country lanes of Western Massachusetts (and a teeny tiny little slice of New York State), visiting coworkers who I haven’t seen in months, soaking up the fresh air, the quiet countryside, and all the great tunes I’ve been neglecting lately?! Well no, actually. No, I wouldn’t mind at all! I wish I could have taken you along, though. Seriously, you would love it out here. It’s impossible not to. And if I wanted to give someone a tour of my neck of the woods and introduce them to the cream of the crop Q-ers, I couldn’t plan a nicer way to do it. I got to spend the day cruising through endless, green fields that were just busting at the seams with dandelions. (And yes, I know they’re “just weeds,” but I don’t care. I love them. They are glorious little balls of sunshine, and I always find the underdogs and outcasts relatable anyway.) I got to check in with old pals, and see for myself that they were weathering the storm. I got to see where they live, and meet their dogs, and eat the scrumptious home-baked goodies they so thoughtfully shared with me. And, even though we kept our distance and kept our faces covered, it was still so nice to at least see their eyes crinkle up a little, and twinkle out from behind their masks. All of this made me really appreciate this weird little family we have – and I don’t mean just the Blue Q staff, I mean all of you! It’s all of our amazing, loyal, smart, and sassy reps and customers that keep us employed and productive, even now in the midst of these strange days. We’re so grateful to our extended fam out there. After all, if we couldn’t keep being creative, and goofy, and hilarious, and weird, and sweet, and sharing it all with the world, we’d be bouncing off the walls. Really, we’d be totally bummed. We'd be antsy, flustered, and discombobulated. We’d be absolutely befuddled, bewildered, and bonkers. Fortunately, we’re only bonkers in a good way. John Hayes, Blue Q

For the last ten years, I’ve been lucky enough to be the photographer for Blue Q. I take product shots for catalogs and web blasts in the studio and out in the community with some incredible people, capturing every image with my cohort Steven as my guide. In true Blue Q fashion, we include our friends and family all the time – even our four-legged friends! As the pandemic hit, we knew this catalog wouldn’t be the same. Social distancing put a roadblock between me and the models we love so much. So we took a hard “Wright turn” down a different road. We’re still using friends, families, and employees, but now they’re not only models but photographers too. Let’s just say, thank goodness for unlimited data plans! The amount of texts, Zooms, and FaceTimes almost forced us to throw our phones off a cliff. But really all that collaboration and crafty problem-solving made for a pretty good time, and a finished product we’re downright proud of." – Bill Wright, Blue Q

HERE IT IS ... OUR NEW CATEGORY ...

TOOTHBRUSHES! • Bristled & packaged in USA • Order in 6’s • Packaged toothbrush: 10.75"h x 2.5"w • Display options p. 15

Designed to keep you smiling. Say bye to bland brushes lazing around the bathroom sink. Because these babies are fun, and they mean business! They were fun to make too. Our sculptor friend came over and sanded the prototype by hand until the grip felt super comfortable, with a broad shape that really lets you control the angle of brushing. Say ahh!

PACKAGED WITH RECYCLED PLASTIC & SUSTAINABLY SOURCED PAPER SERIOUS ABOUT BRUSHING: SOFT, ROUNDED BRISTLES FOR SAFE, GENTLE EFFECTIVENESS HIGH-QUALITY, HIGH-COUNT BRISTLES FOR LONG-LASTING CLEANING POWER WIDE HANDLE FOR COMFY GRIP & SMOOTH TURNS TO REMOVE PLAQUE & STAINS AT EVERY ANGLE BPA-FREE FOR SAFETY 360° ENTERTAINMENT FOR HAPPY BRUSHING

SALES OF BLUE Q TOOTHBRUSHES SUPPORT THE HUMANITARIAN WORK OF DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS *

ACTUAL SIZE

*Blue Q donates 1% of sock, kitchen accessory, and toothbrush revenue to Doctors Without Borders. Over $1,000,000 since 2014.

ACTUAL SIZE

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JUST A SIMPLE FANCY TB214

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Baths rule, showers drool.

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SHOWERS TB215

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HELLO LOVELY TB201

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DANCE PARTY TB216

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See you in the morning, my dear.

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TOOTHBRUSH COUNTER DISPLAY TONS OF SALES IN A COMPACT FOOTPRINT!

FREE WHEN FILLED!

I SPIN!

TOOTHBRUSH DISPLAY BS474

We've reimagined what a Blue Q countertop display could look like and we couldn't be more thrilled with the result!

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• Holds 6 each of 18 toothbrush designs • Includes header • 29"h x 20"w x 20"d

HAND SANITIZERS Well … yeah, they’re pretty popular. And still killin’ 99.99% of germs on contact. Enriched Unfortunately, we all need this stuff more than ever. with aloe vera! Fortunately, we've got three fresh designs that are fit for the job, killing 99.99% of germs on contact, with doctor-recommended 62% alcohol content and moisturizing aloe vera. • Order in 6’s • 2 fl oz ( 59 ml ) MADE IN USA

FUCKIN' AROUND QQ633

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SHIT SHOW QQ632

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POOP IN MY HAND QQ631

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ONE MORE TIME, FOR THE BUYERS IN THE BACK!: • Kills 99.99% of germs on contact! • 62% alcohol content! • Keeps your hands silky-smooth with aloe vera!

Is that my poop? Gross.

APRONS Together, we can stop tragic food stains. We haven’t gotten the official numbers on this yet, but we estimate that food-to-clothing contact occurs in 100% of households annually. Think of all the shirts and pants ruined every day by simply making dinner, when they could have been saved by a soft-yet-sturdy, chef’s quality sheath of 100% heavy-cotton twill. • Order in 4’s • Unfolded apron: 31"h x 28"w • Packaged apron: 14.5"h x 12.5"w • Display options p. 25 H E L M E T !!!

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TRY-ON SAMPLE (QTY. 1) WT820

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TRY-ON SAMPLE (QTY. 1) WT824

1% OF THE SALE OF BLUE Q APRONS IS DONATED TO HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

I love you, fancy mixer.

I was born working from home.

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TRY-ON SAMPLE (QTY. 1) WT822

VIEW OUR FULL 2020 CATALOG AT WWW.ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ

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BEER ME WW821

TRY-ON SAMPLE (QTY. 1) WT821

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GOOD THINGS ABOUT WINE WW823

TRY-ON SAMPLE (QTY. 1) WT823

APRON DISPLAY SLIM PROFILE KEEPS APRONS NEAT AND TIDY!

FREE WHEN FILLED!

Signage works like a silent salesperson communicating all of their apronly virtues!

I SPIN!

Don't forget to add a few try-on samples to your display!

Hooks for 12 designs, plus a panel for “Try-On” sample aprons.

ONE EASY ITEM NUMBER!

APRON FLOOR DISPLAY BS196

• Four-sided, all-steel display: - 3 panels hold 4 each of 12 packaged apron designs - 1 panel holds "Try-On" sample aprons • Includes base, pole, & header • Cast-iron base with lockable wheels! • 74"h x 19.5"d x 19.5"w

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OVEN MITTS

Or as the British say, OVEN GLOVES.

But don’t you think of gloves as having individual spaces for each finger? Oh well. Our differences make the world wonderful. What’s most important is that your hand is protected by a comfy, all-cotton, natural-fitting … cover, with super-insulated quilting. Don’t you agree? • Order in 4’s • 12.5"h x 7.5"w • Display options p. 29

Yep! I totally baked these myself.

BAKE LOVE TO YOU WW134

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FOOD, YA BURNT WW136

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This food didn't know what hit it!

FUCK THIS FOOD UP WW135

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1% OF THE SALE OF BLUE Q OVEN MITTS IS DONATED TO HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

OVEN MITT DISPLAYS

WE SPIN!

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• Holds 4 each of 12 oven mitt designs • Includes header • 37.5"h x 16"w x 16"d

Customizes to suit your selection! ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL 2020 CATALOG AVAILABLE AT WWW.ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ

... or ask your rep!

FREE WHEN FILLED!

OVEN MITT COUNTER DISPLAY BS478

KITCHEN FLOOR DISPLAY

DISH TOWELS Not creepy at all. If this were a TV commercial and we wanted to show you how absorbent these towels are, we’d pour some blue liquid on them out of a tiny cup. But we all agree that the blue liquid is creepy, right? So we’re left with only our words to tell you that they’re woven with soft, super-absorbent, 100% cotton.

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• Order in 6’s • 28"h x 21"w • Display options p. 33

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THE COASTER PRINTED TOWEL WW344

I'M A GOLF GUY PRINTED TOWEL WW343

Seriously, dude?!

What?

31 Are you kidding me?

1% OF THE SALE OF BLUE Q DISH TOWELS IS DONATED TO HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

FOOD DELIVERY PRINTED TOWEL WW345

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DISH TOWEL DISPLAYS FREE WHEN FILLED!

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DISH TOWEL COUNTER DISPLAY BS498

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• Holds 6 each of 12 dish towel designs • Includes header • 37.5"h x 15"w x 15"d

KITCHEN FLOOR DISPLAY Customizes to suit your selection! ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL 2020 CATALOG AVAILABLE AT WWW.ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ

... or ask your rep!

WOMEN’S CREW SOCKS Surprisingly similar to pizza.

When people eat fancy pizza, they love to tell you how exquisite the sauce is, how the crust is actually the best part. Oh, please. Pizza is good because it’s cheesy. Humans just can’t help themselves with something as soft, strong, and stretchy as pizza cheese. It’s the same with the quality combed cotton, nylon, and spandex in these socks!* *Do not eat the socks.

• Order in 6’s • Fits women’s shoe size 5–10 • 12.75"h x 3.25"w • Display options pp. 44-45

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BITCHY BUTTON WOMEN’S CREW SW529

See ya later, sweatpants.

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MY DRESSY SOCKS WOMEN’S CREW SW530

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ch-ch-c h-ch-ch cherry bomb!

SALES OF BLUE Q SOCKS SUPPORT THE HUMANITARIAN WORK OF DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS. BLUE Q DONATES 1% OF SOCK REVENUE TO DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS. OVER $1,000,000 SINCE 2014. doctorswithoutborders.org

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YOU'RE FUCKING WELCOME WOMEN’S CREW SW527

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I'LL FUCKIN HUG YOU WOMEN’S CREW SW528

We get it, you're strong.

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WHATEVER IT IS WOMEN’S CREW SW531

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WOMEN’S ANKLE SOCKS

Fresh-baked, small-batch footwear.

Did you know Aussies call cupcakes patty cakes and Spaniards say magdalenas? I mention this because if you’re wondering how much shorter an Ankle Sock is than a Women’s Crew Sock, the answer is about the width of one kuppikakku if you’re in Finland, where many enjoy this blend of puuvilla (cotton), nailon (nylon), and spandex (spandex).

• Order in 6’s • Fits women’s shoe size 5–10 • 9.5"h x 3.25"w • Display options pp. 44-45

I'm extremely busy.

SALES OF BLUE Q SOCKS SUPPORT THE HUMANITARIAN WORK OF DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS. BLUE Q DONATES 1% OF SOCK REVENUE TO DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS. OVER $1,000,000 SINCE 2014. doctorswithoutborders.org

I'LL HAVE TO RUN THAT BY MY SWEATPANTS WOMEN’S ANKLE SW660

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THIS SHIT IS RIDICULOUS WOMEN’S ANKLE SW659

Oh, your office has a window? Cool.

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MEN’S CREW SOCKS

They work with or without shoes!

Not to cause controversy, but apparently, some people leave their shoes on when relaxing at home. Others could never kick back with fully-shoed feet. Soft, stretchy, sturdy socks with combed cotton, nylon, and spandex are comfy either way, so it doesn’t matter. But … doesn’t it?

• Order in 6’s • Fits men’s shoe size 7–12 • 16"h x 3.25"w • Display options pp. 44-45 CLASSIC ROCK SOCKS MEN’S CREW SW880

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I said RAWR!

PRO WRESTLING MEN’S CREW SW879

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Neer-neer-naneeeeeeer!

SALES OF BLUE Q SOCKS SUPPORT THE HUMANITARIAN WORK OF DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS. BLUE Q DONATES 1% OF SOCK REVENUE TO DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS. OVER $1,000,000 SINCE 2014. doctorswithoutborders.org

COOL-ASS GRANDPA MEN’S CREW SW877

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WHISKEY SOCKS MEN’S CREW SW878

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Did you love my song, Dad?

FUCK I LOVE MY FAM MEN’S CREW SW876

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Oooh, that is oaky! Oaky, huh?

SOCK DISPLAYS FREE WHEN FILLED!

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MEN’S SOCK COUNTER DISPLAY BS491

• Holds 6 each of 12 men's sock designs • Includes header • 41"h x 12"w x 12"d

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WOMEN'S SOCK COUNTER DISPLAY BS487

• Holds 6 each of 12 women's crew and/or ankle sock designs • Includes header • 34.5"h x 12"w x 12"d

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I SPIN, TOO!

SOCK FLOOR DISPLAY Customizes to suit your selection! ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL 2020 CATALOG AVAILABLE AT WWW.ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ

... or ask your rep!

BAGS

uff. The system for carrying your st

So specialized that they can carry anything!

So sophisticated that the big bags can carry the little ones!

Bag system? Sounds sophisticated!

So strong that they'll stay in service for years! So smart that they can work together to keep stuff organized!

Well, I'm sold.

95% RECYCLED MATERIAL 1% OF THE SALE OF BLUE Q BAGS SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES AROUND THE GLOBE.

COIN PURSES Or call them whatever you want!

It’s kind of an inaccurate name because I have like 20 of these and only a couple have coins in them. The other ones have earbuds, gift cards, vitamins, etc. But someone thought calling these “vitamin purses” sounded a little “blah.” Point is, this sturdy, 95% recycled material is sewn up just right for holding any little thing. • Order in 6’s • 95% recycled material • Size: 3"h x 4"w • Display options pp. 60-61

1% OF THE SALE OF BLUE Q BAGS SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES AROUND THE GLOBE.* *OVER $450,000 DONATED SINCE 2009!

SENIOR DISCOUNT QA925

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I'VE GOT IT GOING ON QA923

TOO MANY CLOTHES QA924

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Like anyone could have too many clothes ...

PENCIL CASES But not just pencils, OK? • Order in 6’s • 95% recycled material • Size: 4.25"h x 8.5"w • Display options pp. 60-61

Again with the specific names … Do these carry pencils? Sure. PERFECTLY. But you should see them hold makeup, or snacks, or chargers. Maybe don’t get these if accurate naming is your thing. But if 95% recycled material is your thing, get them. Or if you’re a hefty, reliable zipper fan, then yes, get them.

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RECEIPTS QA777

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Check out the torque on this, man.

ZIPPER POUCHES Shield your stuff from your other stuff!

You know how when you carry a backpack or purse, little bits of snacks and paper and stuff fall to the bottom over time and form their own layer of … gross dust? And it basically ruins everything it touches? Like, don’t even think about chewing a piece of gum you found down there. Zipping stuff up in this 95% recycled, easy-to-clean material makes that not happen.

• Order in 6’s • 95% recycled material • Size: 7.25"h x 9.5"w • Display options pp. 60-61

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WILDFLOWERS STAND QA284

PRETTY PLANT QA283

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BAD ASS WOMAN QA282

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I need clothes.

I need help.

I need a sandwich.

I need a vacation.

HANDY TOTES Keepin’ lunchtime cute since 2008.

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Humans actually never outgrow little lunch bags. Because if the bag’s too big, that lunch is gonna flop around and spill on your stuff. Sorry, it’s just true. Plus, they make great gift bags or wine totes. And since tiny spills happen to everyone, these babies easily wipe clean. • Order in 6’s • 95% recycled material • Size: 10"h x 8.5"w x 4.5"d • Display options p. 60

THE LEFTOVERS CLUB QA326

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1% OF THE SALE OF BLUE Q BAGS SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES AROUND THE GLOBE.* *OVER $450,000 DONATED SINCE 2009!

... And I'll need a snack too.

SHOULDER TOTES Zip it! I said zip it! Just ‘cause you zip your tote shut with a hefty zipper doesn’t mean you’re secretive or paranoid. It just means you don’t want your dang gym shorts to fall out, or your nice books to get rained on—and you like that the reinforced floor keeps the bag from sagging and the exterior pocket leaves room for your bookmarks and cool sweatband. • Order in 4’s • 95% recycled material • Size: 11"h x 15"w x 6.25"d • Display options p. 60

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PRETTY PLANT QA663

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HAPPY DOGS QA664

No! It's MINE!

It's mine!

SHOPPERS

Tough. But nice. But tough. Yeah yeah, it looks cute. But the 95% recycled material makes it strong. So if you’re gonna put groceries in it, don’t even mess around. Give it the gallon of milk, the 12-pack of sparkling water. It’s what the tote wants. • Order in 6’s • 95% recycled material • 15"h x 16"w x 6"d • Display options p. 60

TREES AND BEES QA846

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THE ULTIMATE HAULER! ALL SHOPPERS FEATURE BOTH HAND AND SHOULDER STRAPS!

BEER ME QA844

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Sharing is caring, dude.

1% OF THE SALE OF BLUE Q BAGS SUPPORTS ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES AROUND THE GLOBE.* *OVER $450,000 DONATED SINCE 2009!

BAG FLOOR DISPLAY FREE WHEN FILLED!

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BAG FLOOR DISPLAY Customizes to suit your selection! ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS AND FULL 2020 CATALOG AVAILABLE AT WWW.ISSUU.COM/BLUEQ

... or ask your rep!

BAG COUNTER DISPLAYS YOU CAN ALSO LINE 'EM ALL UP ON YOUR SLATWALL!* *SLATWALL BRACKETS BUILT INTO COUNTER DISPLAYS

COIN PURSE COUNTER DISPLAY BS496

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Holds 6 each of 12 coin purse designs Includes header Built-in slatwall brackets 10"h x 18"w x 10"d

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ZIPPER POUCH COUNTER DISPLAY BS495

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Holds 6 each of 6 zipper pouch designs Includes header Built-in slatwall brackets 23"h x 21"w x 12"d

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PENCIL CASE COUNTER DISPLAY BS494

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Holds 6 each of 6 pencil case designs Includes header Built-in slatwall brackets 15"h x 19"w x 11"d

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FREE WHEN FILLED!

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