Spider’s Cigar Boxes and LPs

I’ve been walking by this night-​time street vendor of cigar boxes and LPs for nearly two years and have eyed his fancy wooden and cardboard boxes covered with shiny cold letters and ribbons like pastries in the window of a patisserie. Finally, last night, I had a moment to speak with the myth, the legend, and the entrepreneur, who calls himself Spider.
He sells empty cigar boxes and LPs on the street only between the hours of 9PM — maybe 12AM most nights when the whether is mild and people might be passing by.
You can buy 3 boxes for $ 5. LPs vary in price. He’s a nice guy and will help you to pick out a box that fits the specifications you’re looking for. For example, if you said, «I need something to use as a gift box for a DVD case,» he’ll scoop you up two or three flat boxes that’ll do the trick.
If you’ve ever passing through at night, make sure you have a $ 5 bill and pick out a few boxes. Tell him George sent you.