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Take a look at the black-and-white portrait of old Mary See, the symbol of See’s Candies since 1921. With her round eyeglasses, tousled silver hair and expression of moral certitude, one can imagine Mary being a suffragist, a progressive, a prohibitionist, or some other variety of early 20th-century activist. Then again, maybe she was just a mild-mannered consumer advocate. After all, Consumer Reports gave See’s a “best buy” rating a few months ago when the watchdogs compared See’s with the snooty chocolatiers that sell $3 truffles. The two-ounce chocolate bars are a particularly good value at a dollar a pop. You can buy See’s candies by the box or by the piece, and everyone who gets in line receives a free sample. Ultimately, that antiquated portrait of Mary See represents value, consistency and quality, traits that do not go out of style. Locations everywhere. Visit www.sees.com.