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On "Stuff"
Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2013 (message contributor)
One authority writes: "For example, ever wonder why retail clothing stores have those helpful bags and baskets for gathering all your potential purchases? Retailers know that once you have held an item in your hand, you’re psychologically tied to it and you don’t want to give the item up. The longer you have it in your possession, the stronger that connection, and the more you are unwilling to part with your new stuff." [Source: Money Ning]
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