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It is an extension of the so-called "lipstick effect" economic theory that was popularised in the early 2000s, whereby people who couldn't afford to buy something really expensive would buy a little luxury item instead.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
From there, you can choose a category in which to save your item, such as Food & Drink or Things to Do.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The researchers initially thought there was a possibility that telling customers an item was in low supply might actually increase demand for it by making it seem more appealing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Human bones, including a skull, were due to go under the hammer on Friday, but Great Western Auctions withdrew the item for sale after being contacted by BBC Scotland News.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Then we checked the newspaper for supermarket specials and made out lists for each of the stores, depending on which one had the best buy in a particular item.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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