Fell for that 'limited edition' candle scam and lost $65

I got sucked into buying a 'rare' candle from a brand called Luxe Ember last month. They hyped it up as a one time drop with like 500 candles total, so I panicked and paid $65 for one. Turns out it smells exactly like a $10 candle from Target after burning it for 3 days. Then I find out they do these 'limited drops' every three weeks, so it's not even rare. The whole thing felt like a marketing trick designed to make you feel lucky to get in early. I wasted money on hype, not quality. Has anyone else fallen for a brand that claims exclusivity but just keeps churning out the same stuff?

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oliver_morgan3mo ago

Man those limited drops every three weeks totally kill the whole "rare" vibe, doesnt it?

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patriciareed3mo ago

Does anyone actually line up for these drops anymore, or is it just bots and resellers grabbing everything? I remember when limited meant you might see one in the wild every few months, not a new forced scarcity schedule. Feels more like a subscription for FOMO than actual rarity.

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