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... before I realized I could've also just bought 1 for $1.

But I bought 10. I've kept meticulous track of them through the years, moving residences 5+ times and traveling across the country, and I still have two lip balms left from that senile purchase decision.

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[โ€“] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Please explain what "dark pattern advertising" is

[โ€“] snooggums@piefed.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_pattern

This would fall under misdirection, where they imply a minimum number required for the discount such as 10 for $10 by using the same wording as when there is a minimum.