dakota.potts
New member
I get a lot of newsletters from different retailers and outlets of gun accessories. Lately I can't count how many e-mails I'm getting urging me to "buy now before it's gone".
"High capacity magazines in stock, buy while you still can"
"Get these pistol braces while they're still allowed"
And on and on, several times a day. I get that fear of missing out is a very effective marketing tool but when that's all your advertising consists of I very quickly start to tune it out. I'd much rather read about things you want to sell me because they work well, make my life easier, or they're just plain cool/fun. Lately all the messages seem to be "don't think, buy it all at inflated prices while you can."
Maybe that's just me though. Most of us here are probably aware of all the pending actions and political atmosphere going on. Maybe there is a lowest common denominator who needs to be made aware of these things. But to me it feels like it's all about pushing products based on fear rather than merit.
"High capacity magazines in stock, buy while you still can"
"Get these pistol braces while they're still allowed"
And on and on, several times a day. I get that fear of missing out is a very effective marketing tool but when that's all your advertising consists of I very quickly start to tune it out. I'd much rather read about things you want to sell me because they work well, make my life easier, or they're just plain cool/fun. Lately all the messages seem to be "don't think, buy it all at inflated prices while you can."
Maybe that's just me though. Most of us here are probably aware of all the pending actions and political atmosphere going on. Maybe there is a lowest common denominator who needs to be made aware of these things. But to me it feels like it's all about pushing products based on fear rather than merit.