Consumer history

14 Products You Could Only Get Through Mail Order

14 Products You Could Only Get Through Mail Order

These 14 unique products were once exclusively available via mail-order catalogs, highlighting how they transformed shopping in the pre-digital era.

20 Everyday Items That Were Once Considered Luxury Goods

20 Everyday Items That Were Once Considered Luxury Goods

Many things we take for granted today were once exclusive to the wealthy or elite.