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Which modern retail strategy relies on convincing you that a completely normal item is on the verge of selling out?

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Which modern retail strategy relies on convincing you that a completely normal item is on the verge of selling out?

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Which modern retail strategy relies on convincing you that a completely normal item is on the verge of selling out?
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