Very true. I picked up a nice vintage Swedish Rapid 16 stapler yesterday at my local thrift store for $1 in their throw out bin. Probably 1960s. It was out of action, dirty and unloved, but beautifully made and I couldn't leave it once I picked it up.
Now after a few hours restoration, she looks a million dollars and works like new. Even has an inbuilt brilliant staple remover that slides out and works a treat. All metal, not a single piece of plastic/nylon in it. I think I might get more into staplers and that probably makes me eccentric.
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That thing looks fabulous. What is it used for?