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Shopping and New York City: Two things reality show producers love almost as much as the phrase "I'm not here to make friends." Even when they're playing second fiddle to wide-eyed Whitney Port, sharp-tongued Kelly Cutrone, or a group of hysterically befuddled Project Runway contestants, local stores have always been worthy supporting players on reality TV. In case you missed them (or refuse to admit that you actually saw them), here are some of the greatest reality TV retail cameos of the past couple years.

As in a Real Housewives reunion show, more candidates only make things more entertaining, so we gladly welcome additions in the comments.

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