AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) Luggage Tag
2.4'' × 4''
$16.99
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Carry a small signal from the era of screen names and buddy lists wherever you go. This AOL Instant Messenger luggage tag honors the messaging service that defined so much of late-1990s and 2000s online life, from away messages to the unmistakable presence of a friend signing on. A thoughtful travel accessory for collectors of early web history, former AIM users, and anyone who remembers keeping their buddy list close at hand.
AOL Instant Messenger, commonly known as AIM and sometimes styled aim, was AOL's instant messaging and presence-information program from 1997 to 2017. It launched in May 1997 as a stand-alone download for Microsoft Windows, growing from the "online messages" feature of AOL's original platform, written in PL/1 on a Stratus computer by Dave Brown. Using AOL's OSCAR protocol, with TOC also available for simpler clients, AIM became a major North American messaging service and was especially prominent in the United States. Its late-1990s and 2000s culture was closely associated with buddy lists, screen names, and frequently updated away messages among teens and college students. AOL acquired competitor ICQ in 1998 and competed with Yahoo! Messenger and MSN Messenger. AIM later expanded across mobile and desktop platforms. Its audience declined as SMS, Google Talk, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, and WhatsApp changed online communication. Verizon acquired AOL in June 2015, then combined AOL and Yahoo in Oath Inc. in June 2017. AIM ended service on December 15, 2017.
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) Luggage Tag
$16.99
Sale price
$16.99
Regular price
Carry a small signal from the era of screen names and buddy lists wherever you go. This AOL Instant Messenger luggage tag honors the messaging service that defined so much of late-1990s and 2000s online life, from away messages to the unmistakable presence of a friend signing on. A thoughtful travel accessory for collectors of early web history, former AIM users, and anyone who remembers keeping their buddy list close at hand.
AOL Instant Messenger, commonly known as AIM and sometimes styled aim, was AOL's instant messaging and presence-information program from 1997 to 2017. It launched in May 1997 as a stand-alone download for Microsoft Windows, growing from the "online messages" feature of AOL's original platform, written in PL/1 on a Stratus computer by Dave Brown. Using AOL's OSCAR protocol, with TOC also available for simpler clients, AIM became a major North American messaging service and was especially prominent in the United States. Its late-1990s and 2000s culture was closely associated with buddy lists, screen names, and frequently updated away messages among teens and college students. AOL acquired competitor ICQ in 1998 and competed with Yahoo! Messenger and MSN Messenger. AIM later expanded across mobile and desktop platforms. Its audience declined as SMS, Google Talk, Facebook Messenger, iMessage, and WhatsApp changed online communication. Verizon acquired AOL in June 2015, then combined AOL and Yahoo in Oath Inc. in June 2017. AIM ended service on December 15, 2017.
| 2.4'' × 4'' | |
| Width, in | 2.40 |
| Height, in | 4.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.20 |
Product features
- Durable 100% acrylic body with glossy printed front
- Adjustable black leather strap with buckle
- One-side high-definition print in vibrant colors
- Rear opening pocket for business card or contact info
- Compact size 2.4” × 4” (6 × 10 cm)
Care instructions
- Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Wipe with a damp cloth, air dry or use a soft, non-abrasive cloth