#marketing hype

Should we admit that most 'pro' level earbuds and headphones are just marketing fluff for people who can’t hear the difference?

Do you actually need wireless earbuds that cost more than a used phone, or are you just falling for marketing hype?

Is the obsession with "brand storytelling" just a fancy excuse to overcharge for basic marketing?

Is the true value of mid-century modern furniture driven by actual craftsmanship, or is it just clever marketing to wealthy hipsters?

Are people who spend thousands on vintage just falling for marketing hype?

Is the obsession with benchmark scores ruining real-world shopping decisions, turning us all into slaves to synthetic tests?

Nostalgia collecting: are you chasing real memories or just marketing hype?