The Thrill of the Hunt: Shoppers Embrace Discontinued Items Online
We've all been there. A favorite item is suddenly unavailable for purchase. Couldn't the manufacturer have given you advance warning? Whether owing to low sales, changing habits, production costs, or even because something is a little wrong with your favorite product (shh), discontinued items are part of life. In a weekend piece, the New York Times delves into the not-so-dark underbelly of online places where shoppers find these items, share tips and yes, find emotional support.
- The dark side of online shopping for discontinued items raises questions about the ethics of profiting from nostalgia and the unintended consequences of consumer behavior.
- As more consumers turn to online marketplaces to hunt down hard-to-find products, what safeguards will be put in place to ensure that these items are safe and authentic?