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Kovels Komments: Collecting the Unusual and the New Collecting the Unusual and the New Collectors are specializing in many unusual collectibles these days, and even large auction houses are beginning to offer oddities. Sales this year include "punk" bracelets, neck collars, and even purses with large pointed studs could it be the influence of Abby, the "NCIS" character who works in the lab?
Also collected are vintage industrial pieces like factory carts to use as kitchen islands and metal lockers from factories. Lipstick tubes, compacts, bottles, and other containers for cosmetics are being designed by important artists, and savvy collectors are starting new collections.
If you have a choice, start in L. Going north to south, leave San Francisco early to avoid morning rush and have the best chance of getting to Los Angeles before backups begin. If you want to get from place to place without driving, check our guide to travel by bus, train and air. If you have time, the President of Stanford will throw in a tour, and then you can drive by Intel or some Clean Tech firm for a photo op standing in front of an impressive looking piece of equipment.
