The Manual launches an exclusive new online shop

By Rick Stella June 7, 2016

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Say hello to our new shop!

The Manual is thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand new online shop! Just in time for the summer, we’ve packed our shop with great deals on clothing, lifestyle gear, and the latest tech to make sure you have everything you need to enjoy the next few months of summer in style.

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What better way to kick off our store’s opening than with the arrival of the Man Card Bottle Opener? Forged from stainless steel, this killer bottle opener not only excels at its namesake but protects your wallet at the same time. Did we mention it comes emblazoned with a mustache? To celebrate our store’s opening, we’re offering a two-pack at 22% off, making these bad boys only $19.99.

Fancy yourself a budding Ansel Adams? Well, there are few accessory packs as loaded as the Acesori 5 Piece Smartphone Camera Lens Kit which essentially transforms your basic smartphone camera into an artistically powerful rig for a cool $9.99 — roughly $40 off its original price. Complete with fisheye, macro, and wide-angle lenses, you’ll have a blast capturing all those sunny days and late nights summer has to offer.

Last, though certainly not least, if these amazing deals seem a bit overwhelming, why not go with a pair of tried and true socks? Make your dollar really stretch with our Happy Socks: Pay $39 for $60 of Site-Wide Credit deal. Here’s the skinny — spend $39 on a few pairs of one-of-a-kind business casual socks and get $60 in credit to spend sitewide at HappySocks. In other words, this is a deal that’s way too good to pass up.

Enjoy!

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