Toronto's New Market Lets You Pay With Social Media Posts & It's Total 'Black Mirror' Vibes

Leave your wallet behind!

Toronto's New Market Lets You Pay With Social Media Posts & It's Total 'Black Mirror' Vibes
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Lead Writer, Travel

No, this isn't an episode of Black Mirror. You can actually pay for your products by posting on social media at this milk-inspired Toronto pop-up.

Pick-Me-Ups is Ontario's first "post-to-pay" pop-up. Created by MilkUP, the event is running from September 9 to October 2 and features a variety of local vendors selling limited-edition goods, including ice cream, glazed donuts, and jewelry.

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All of the products are milk-inspired, so you can find cow print press-on nails, dairy illustrations, creamy desserts, and more.

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There's no need to pull out your wallet when it comes time to pay. The pop-up only runs on social media currency, so all you need to do is post on TikTok or Instagram in order to get your goods.

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Your post must include the hashtag #PMUxMilkUP and mention @MilkUPOntario. Only one post is required to check out, but of course, you're welcome to make as many as you wish.

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You'll also need to be following MilkUP on Instagram or TikTok in order to enter the pop-up.

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The products are only available while supplies last, so leave your wallet behind and head out to this unique, "post-to-pay" venue.

Pick-Me-Ups

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Price: Post-to-pay

When: September 9 to October 2, 2021, Thursday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Address: 639 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: There's no need to bring your wallet along to this milk-inspired market, where you just need to make a social media post to pay for your goods.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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