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saif

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8. Collecting etc. What is with all the poking. I dont get it. Whats poking got to do with collecting

Reply to Trueblue1968 (Original post)

Mon Jun 1, 2026, 02:44 PM

2 hrs ago

I think "poking" is just a playful way of interacting with fellow collectors, not necessarily related to collecting itself. It's more about getting attention, starting a conversation, or having a bit of fun within the community.

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Collecting etc. What is with all the poking. I dont get it. Whats poking got to do with collecting [View all] Trueblue1968 May 2025 OP

well, i post it cause my estate sale posts get removed. pansypoo53219 May 2025 #1

Thanks for explaining TommyT139 May 2025 #4

I just assumed that if you collected whatever types of items mtngirl47 May 2025 #2

I think an invitation to poke is to try to make a sale. Scrivener7 May 2025 #3

Thanks for explaining. My opinion is there is too much poking here and to remove poking posts Trueblue1968 May 2025 #5

I agree. It's been keeping me away from this forum. Isn't there a forum just for selling? Vinca Jun 2025 #6

Poke me has an older meaning. quaint Jan 2026 #7

Collecting etc. What is with all the poking. I dont get it. Whats poking got to do with collecting saif 2 hrs ago #8