In some strange way, I think we also get some comfort from being reminded of the 'land of plenty' that is the American retail landscape. Seeing a store stocked with stuff is comforting. Somewhere in the back of your head, it makes you feel like everything is ok. And the same goes for variety. Knowing that Amazon can surprise me with strange, wonderful, and occasionally useless products makes me feel like things must be good in the retail world. Obviously, the presence of the gold box offers is not a good economic indicator for the thinking man, but I think that's probably the effect it has on me emotionally.
Posted on March 31, 2006 9:38 AM
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