They Meet Up in Motels Across America…to Trade Old Beer Cans
Story by Deborah Ager | July 11, 2018
Their collections may look like trash to you, but these guys know every can has a story—and some have shockingly high price tags, too.
Human Stories, Boldly Told
Their collections may look like trash to you, but these guys know every can has a story—and some have shockingly high price tags, too.
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