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PEWEX, a Luxury in the Communist Era. Such Items Could only Be Purchased in Special PEWEX Stores. See for Yourself!

Pewex stores exuded luxury. You could buy things there you couldn't find in any other store. There was just one catch: beautiful things were plentiful, but to buy them, you had to pay in dollars (or with so-called gift certificates), not złoty. Pewex stores became legendary. Every visit to Pewex was a thrill, and any deodorant or alcohol purchased there was reserved for special occasions.
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Pewex stores exuded luxury. You could buy things there you couldn't find in any other store. There was just one catch: beautiful things were plentiful, but to buy them, you had to pay in dollars (or with so-called gift certificates), not złoty. Pewex stores became legendary. Every visit to Pewex was a thrill, and any deodorant or alcohol purchased there was reserved for special occasions.

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Gazetakrakowska.pl broke the news on Monday, August 31, 2026.
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