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sinkholeninja · 18 August 2022, 04:42 PM

Remember the days when ADs were just another retailer doing their best to sell you a luxury item, often at a discount? Did you try to establish a “relationship” back then, or was it mainly a transactional experience? These days some will go to great lengths (e.g. buying jewelry, unwanted models etc.) just to “qualify” for a specific reference. I feel like social-media-fueled hype, perceived scarcity, peer pressure etc. have turned people into mindless consumers, and self-respect is taking a back seat as a result.

Bstewart · 18 August 2022, 11:26 PM

Yes, but it's all changing now.

Masteryacht · 19 August 2022, 10:16 AM

Nothing goes in one direction forever. There will probably be a time where the cases sit full and discounts can be had.

yachty 1 · 19 August 2022, 10:54 AM

The good old days. Even at the car dealerships. I remember they use to tackle you in the parking lot before you even walked in the door. I had to text my salesman 3 times for him to respond.

train-time · 20 August 2022, 03:38 AM

The "Good Old Days" existed before the internet for most things

BNA/LION · 20 August 2022, 03:55 AM

sinkholeninja · 20 August 2022, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by yachty 1

The good old days. Even at the car dealerships. I remember they use to tackle you in the parking lot before you even walked in the door. I had to text my salesman 3 times for him to respond.

Waiting list for 911 is 2 years now. First world problems I guess…

MrBourne · 20 August 2022, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sinkholeninja

Waiting list for 911 is 2 years now. First world problems I guess…

so true

18 August 2022, 04:42 PM	#1
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18 August 2022, 11:26 PM	#2
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