Junket: Tossed & Found

Another 20 masks heading into our MInneapolis community today thanks to your Buy One, Give One contributions- keep ‘em coming (we’ll make more)! (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBN8YepnVlM/?igshid=17vcph389vc6z

We’ve been hanging on to a bunch of heat transfers since closing the shop in 2018, knowing at some point we’d find a way to make something good come from them... Unfortunately, little good has shown up today: ppl shouldn’t be having to protest the murder of yet another black man at the hands of racist cops in the middle of a global pandemic — but since they must, and since our friends at @tcfoodjustice had plans to distribute masks there, we printed some up and sent them on their way. #RestInPower #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter (at Cup Foods) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqzp78HrH5/?igshid=j1eu1qg76o93

This was the first phrase I dreamed of printing - years before we found someone willing to screen print on used t-shirts (to be honest, I’d been on this mission since before we launched brick and mortar). It took on a life of its own after our friends at @monkeyinadryerscreenprinting taught us how to DIY: #NamasteMotherfucker quickly became the shop’s bestseller... It’s not that I had dreamed of disseminating vulgarities, as we all know they hold up best when used sparingly— my energy for this specific turn of phrase was part of our work to be helpful to others: having learned through experience that cursing can help with coping (and having since found countless studies to replicate these findings), I wanted to share the ‘getting through this with humor intact’ phrase that had been so crucial in my own healing (those who’ve been around for a while already know that the @shopjunket origin story is one of doing something radically different —and finding a richer, deeper way of living — after life as I had previously known it ended abruptly. A global pandemic has now thrown *most* of us into coping mode, perhaps none more (yet) than the good people of #NYC, so when @erikjkraus reached out to see if he could get one of our masks with this phrase on it (and as these wheels were already turning in Mpls), I knew it had to happen. This was the very first mask to be printed, now seeing use in NYC (here, on the Williamsburg bridge- thanks for posting this, Erik!). I haven’t added this print option to our swear masks on Etsy yet - figures it best to lead with slightly less in-your-face (on your face) options. What do you think? Should we add them? We’ve also got a smaller version (like, illegible from 6’)... input requested! 💕🙏 (at Williamsburg, Brooklyn) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAcznCHnw1t/?igshid=v5hjpza15svl

Sometimes, small things come in good packages... Alice, your order is ready! #betterthannew (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAV8yx6HjEC/?igshid=171079iwfdcwo

Our social media is a little haphazard at present, b/c 😷 organizing and COVID constraints, but when you get a message like the one @shanaliinc shared with us yesterday, we knew we had to pass it along (with permission, of course!). Summary sequence: 1. Last week, Shanali ordered some journaling materials from @shopjunket’s Etsy shop. 2. Also last week, @marijamajerle fulfilled order as usual, packaging in secondhand supplies (in this case, a record jacket). 3. Yesterday morning, Shanali, quarantined in NYC & entertaining her friends while #SocialDistancing, dressed up as #MamaCass to lip sync on @tiktok (umm, and is she a ringer, or what?!), and then, 4. Later that same day, our delivery showed up—in which record jacket?! #Coincidence or #Kismet, we are thrilled that she shared this with us - so that we could share it with you! (Also, yes- we’re fulfilling as many orders as our at-home inventory permits; purchases welcome @shopjunket.com or via Etsy!) “Hi Ms Julie, I received my order today and what a treat for this stay at home period. I will leave you a review soon. Just because of the packaging I’m going to leave you 5 Stars but please allow me to share an anecdote. My friends and I have been helping each other out during the NYC quarantine by dressing up at home, today the theme was the 60’s - I kid you not. In order to show off my Boho 60s outfit I make a Tik Tok with the Mamas and the Papas. Found here: https://vm.tiktok.com/GEV4C6/ And then in the PM I receive your package and I was blown away. Just to say that your shop is a work of art already I took a pic with the packaging to show it off...I shared it on Facebook and everything - elated. Thanks for cheering my day today! Art imitates life 😄” #mamasandthepapas #getcreative #newyorkstateofmind (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fAvNaH_iO/?igshid=kiy01cei1lyh

Tonight’s iced mocha concoction made using this morning’s leftover coffee... #usewhatyouhave #creativeprocess https://www.instagram.com/p/B-YVOcDHg5N/?igshid=1rckuc9zlq8gn

Friends, there's a whole lot of awesome energy and effort going into making hospital masks right now. We're working to connect and organize all of us who are devoting their time to the cause. The need is (and will continue to be) great for all sorts of important people, including seniors, grocery clerks, delivery & public transit drivers, postal carriers, and more. The link is in our bio!⁣ ⁣ Let's do this together! We're looking for people who can:⁣ 🧵 Sew, cut, and/or assemble masks⁣ ✂️ Collect and donate material like cotton sheets⁣ 🚗 Transport finished masks⁣ 💸 Support this effort financially⁣ ⁣ Let's spread this faster than the virus. Share with your network! (at Minneapolis, Minnesota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-FdsB3n2fl/?igshid=f3y3l6gxo0ki

Say it with us: ‘buhbye, records!’ They’re being loaded into a trailer at this very moment—rumor is there will be some Discogs activity up ahead- we’ll let you know as we learn more. Until then, thanks for your patience- we thought we’d have an update out to our attendees by tonight, but instead, we’re helping to lift and load. 💪💪 Curious how much weight we’ve hauled in the last several weeks? So were we, so we’re running the numbers. Stay tuned for our analysis! #maths (at Junket: Tossed & Found) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7CgmpMHSXw/?igshid=fu3f8eoy3ox8

Congrats to our high bidder! Payment has been made and we will make details available (per buyer’s preference) after we’ve had opportunity to understand the buyer’s wishes (for/against publicity). Thanks again, everyone, for an incredible weekend! Posted @withrepost • @acmejunkcompany SOLD, SOLD, SOLD!!! The remaining 10,000 records from our historic Bluebird Record Sale have been purchased! Whew!! Keep an eye on us, as you never know what we’ll get into next!! #rescuedrecords #bluebirdrecordsale #finejunk #acmejunkcompany #amery #wisconsin #amerywi #shopjunket #junkettossedandfound #turquoisevintage @turquoisevintage @shopjunket (at Junket: Tossed & Found) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6_4iyPFkFX/?igshid=yh08xkjklo1i

This is what *we’re* listening to this morning (it’s called “clean the house after two weeks of record sale neglect.” 😂 How about you?! We wanna hear your #rescuedrecords! https://www.instagram.com/p/B6-9PyznOiE/?igshid=7s0x8f7qiwh6

Aaaand, sale’s a wrap! Good job, everybody (and thanks so much for helping us keep these #rescuedrecords out of the landfill. We’ll be working out a solution for the remaining records over the next few days (if anyone specializes in 78s or 45s, hit us up). In the mean time, we’re offering full boxes of LPs (dealers choice) at $20/box. DM if interested- we’ll be back in the building on Tuesday after a day of recovery time. It’s been real, everyone. Thank you, again! (at Junket: Tossed & Found) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69lHNJH7T1/?igshid=a74yzr89kwuv

Ok! It’s #LetsMakeADeal time! With around 10,000 records still remaining, we’re gearing up to give this collection its next boost. We are taking offers: Best combination of offer amount, plan for what remains, and ability to move them out quickly - submitted before 5:30pm today - takes all. Remote offers will be considered, invoiced and must be paid immediately following sale close at 6 tonight. (at Junket: Tossed & Found) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69G4s7nyCW/?igshid=162h9nt8v7fb8

#Genevieve, you’re next up on #TheNameGame (but only if you pronounce it ‘Shawn-Vee-Èv’ and not ‘Jen-Uh-Veev’). Hey, man, we don’t write the rules. 🤷‍♀️Open ‘til 6pm w/ $1 LPs & 50¢ 45s (except this one, free for ShawnVeeÈv). (at Junket: Tossed & Found) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69Cr6cHoE2/?igshid=1ujggazisxin7

#TheNameGame item #2: A Tommy Tutone 45 (yes, this was still hiding in the stacks)... If your name is #Jenny, get here to claim if first, and it’s *yours* (gratis!). #8675309 (at Junket: Tossed & Found) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69BhP7HFNv/?igshid=knt7fohby8ve

Things are getting down to the wire now... swing by before six to pick up as many 45s as you can fit in a case for the price on the case itself. See you soon! #rescuedrecords (at Junket: Tossed & Found) https://www.instagram.com/p/B69AyNOHsPl/?igshid=kseta37dpbyt

Any #ReelToReel fans out there? Come grab a bootleg/mix for $2 each. #dylan #haggard #willie #stones https://www.instagram.com/p/B68mfsvHURD/?igshid=10jp1cd0bsi6b

The #Sunday crowd has arrived. Many bargains to be had- including a strong assortment of children’s records (and cover art), Jazz/blues, and classic country. Come create your collection! (at Junket: Tossed & Found) https://www.instagram.com/p/B68eMJ4HRN3/?igshid=f4cxxx0n993m