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The site states that wholesale pricing is provided on request, and U.S. shipping costs are capped at $10.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://antiquatedfuture.com","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:27:27.159957+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Independent publishing, zine distribution, DIY arts, bookselling, and independent music.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://antiquatedfuture.com","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:27:27.159957+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"Customers of zines, books, stickers, cassettes, records, and handmade goods; brick-and-mortar retailers; libraries; and supporters of independent artists.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://antiquatedfuture.com","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:27:27.159957+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"Independent artists and small creative presses seeking curated distribution for zines, stickers, books, cassettes, records, and related physical work, along with readers and collectors interested in DIY and independent culture.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://antiquatedfuture.com","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:27:27.159957+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Buying zines, books, stickers, cassettes, records, and handmade goods online\nWholesale purchasing for retail stores\nOrdering titles for public, school, special-collection, community, and other libraries\nSubmitting zines and other physical creative work for distribution\nSubmitting music for consideration by the record label\nPurchasing vintage cassette grab bags through Etsy\nFinding brick-and-mortar stores that carry Antiquated Future titles","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://antiquatedfuture.com","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:27:27.159957+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Independent artists gain distribution and access to retail stores and libraries\nCustomers gain entry points into discovering and purchasing zines\nLibraries can order multiple copies with free domestic shipping\nRetailers can stock curated zines, stickers, cassettes, and records\nCommunity and artist-support initiatives receive fundraising support","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://antiquatedfuture.com","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:27:27.159957+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-08T02:27:27.165825+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-08T02:27:27.173064+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=60c67daa-25ba-4dda-82d3-a97e9c2005c6"}