Can't spell FAIL without AI
As mentioned, this is somewhat of a tribute/continuation of the efforts of Restraintsblog to record and attempt to give context to the collectible vintage restraints market as seen primarily on eBay and online.
One thing the other blogger did was to include the sellers description of the item. This was before the advent of AI auto description, which gives us such detailed, accurate... Well, just look...
Here we see the classic Takeda style "play" cuffs with the "stop" lever and the star wheel mechanisms instead of ratchets. These are novelty items with a release lever on each cuff, being sold for $14.99 plus shipping.
Here's what "fail I" had to say about these cuffs:
"The product is a set of keyless handcuffs, designed for use by police officers during arrests and restraints. These handcuffs eliminate the need for keys, making them more convenient and efficient for law enforcement personnel. The handcuffs are a collectible item in the category of historical memorabilia, providing a unique and interesting piece of police equipment."
I always try to send a message to any seller who doesn't know what a cuff is, or mislabels an item. I understand it's not common knowledge to tell a Bean Cobb from a Tower Bean, or differentiate between a Balco and a Towers Double Lock. Further proof that this information is both interesting and relevant to the collectible market, pawn shops, antique stores, estate sales, etcetera.

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