Actually, yes there is a pole magnet. Most hardware stores carry them. I have both a small round one (maybe 4" diameter) and one that is oblong and about 8" long. Both have telescoping handles. Harbor Freight carries the round one and is under $5 I believe. These magnets are used by construction workers to pick up nails. I've used them for years to pick up pins in my sewing room, as well as for picking up roofing nails from my lawn after my roof was done. They are very strong and work well.
For small, table top pick-ups, a Bingo wand works well. Just move it over the table top and your pins, etc. are picked up. Ask me how I know this works? I am forever, constantly dumping my pin box out. Just call me clumsy!
Hope you find what you are looking for.
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