A super helpful question: will there be another?

47 · Ruben Schade · Aug. 15, 2026, 2:11 a.m.
Summary
In a reflective blog post, Ruben Schade discusses the manipulative marketing tactics of scarcity and urgency that affect consumer behavior. He shares personal experiences with these tactics, primarily in the retrocomputing market, and emphasizes a question he uses to combat these feelings: "Will there be another?" This approach helps him realize that items are often more widespread than they seem, fostering patience and thoughtful purchasing decisions.