The difference is that with Thin Mints, Samoas and other Girl Scout treats, "you're buying a product, " says Mr. Trenka.

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After all, the girl scouts were there for the same thing everyone else was, Laney explained as a man who worked at a nearby store handed over a few bucks for a box of Thin Mints.

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Or even her Thin Mints.

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