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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
incorporation by reference in this registration statement on Form S-3 of our
report dated March 24, 2000 (except with respect to the matters discussed in
Note 6, as to which the date is April 6, 2000), included in Successories,
Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended January 29, 2000, and to all references
to our Firm included in this registration statement.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Chicago, Illinois
July 13, 2000
