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In Short – If money could buy love, it would start its shopping here, where the kids can finally have that (robot) puppy they've always wanted. Some of the improve-your-life items on sale at Hammacher Schlemmer are downright bizarre, such as a six-sided harmonica, children's Vespa, portable 22-foot backyard ice rink and a robotic vacuum. The store thunders with the sound of sleep machines and air-filter systems meant to comfort and soothe. –