{"product_id":"pins-vintage-8-a-huit-jaime-lete-annees-80-badge-retro-rare","title":"Vintage 8 à Huit \"I Love Summer\" 80s rare retro badge pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld rectangular advertising pin, illustrating a typical 80s summer scene. The front features a pale yellow background with a blue area suggesting waves or a swimming pool. The legible inscription \"J' [green heart] l'été\" (\"I [green heart] summer\") occupies the upper part, with the stylized heart replacing the word \"aime\" (\"love\"). Below, a colorful drawing of an inflatable ring-shaped buoy decorated with multicolored patterns, featuring a duck's head, reinforces the playful and summery atmosphere of the visual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"8 à Huit\" logo is visible at the bottom of the front, in green letters, confirming the advertising origin of this pin. The print shows a halftone effect characteristic of 80s manufacturing, typical of promotional items from that period. The main colors are green, yellow, blue, and multicolored touches on the buoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the pin shows a smooth finish, probably protected by a shiny translucent layer, giving a slightly glossy appearance under light. The rectangular outline is highlighted by a thin green border. No other details or markings are visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of advertising badge was generally distributed in stores or during seasonal events, particularly to promote the \"8 à Huit\" brand, a chain of local grocery stores very present in France in the 80s and 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item with slight signs of wear visible on the surface (small scratches or micro-marks), with no major apparent defects on the visible side. Sold as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Advertising pins gained increasing popularity in France from the late 80s, becoming a preferred communication medium for brands and businesses. The \"8 à Huit\" network, created in 1977, regularly used this type of item to build customer loyalty and mark seasonal events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be handled with care, secure packaging, and fast shipping by a professional seller specializing in vintage and advertising items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old badge, advertising badge, vintage pin, retro badge, 8 à Huit pin, summer badge, 80s badge, French advertising pin, old French badge, summer pin, brand promo badge, grocery store badge, retro collection badge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54296099356999,"sku":"EBAY-315804208795","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_8d7f9b98-2e12-4fb7-9d8e-624b10eff475.jpg?v=1783327846","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/pins-vintage-8-a-huit-jaime-lete-annees-80-badge-retro-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}