For a Limited Time Only": Why Do Places Offer Incredible Products?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the marketing strategy of offering products "for a limited time only," particularly in the context of food items from places like Boston Market. Participants explore reasons behind this practice, including consumer demand, product testing, and personal preferences regarding taste.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of limited-time offers in generating demand, questioning the rationale behind discontinuing popular items.
  • Another suggests that limited-time offerings are often used to test new products, with the potential for successful items to become permanent menu items.
  • There is mention of the McRib as an example of a product that has repeatedly returned to menus, indicating a pattern in limited-time offerings.
  • Some participants engage in playful banter regarding the intelligence of those who disagree with them, with one suggesting that differing opinions might be viewed as a lack of understanding.
  • A participant humorously references a fictional "Sisterhood Intelligence Network" to explain the discontinuation of a chocolate item, attributing it to supply issues rather than consumer demand.
  • Another participant shares a positive experience with a limited edition product, highlighting personal taste preferences that differ from mainstream offerings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a mix of agreement and disagreement, with some supporting the idea that limited-time offers can be beneficial for testing products, while others question the logic behind discontinuing popular items. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing views on the effectiveness and reasoning behind such marketing strategies.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying opinions on taste and marketing strategies without reaching a consensus on the overall effectiveness of limited-time offers. The discussion includes humor and personal anecdotes, which may influence perspectives.

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Why the heck do places offer various things that are absolutely incredible "for a limited time only". This place called boston market had this little chocolate cake that was delicious! And now they stopped selling it :(

I then started thinkinga bout it and I just don't buy the idea that they do it for a short time to create a high demand for a brief profit. When these things are as delicious as they are most of the time, I don't see how demand would drop off over time! I never buy anything with "It's only here for a limited time!" compelling me to buy it more often. I get it because its there...

stupid people

What kinda world would we live in if me, the great Pengwuino, were only here for a limited time?

Stop smiling...

you too, i see you smiling... jerks!
 
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Hmm...usually those things are to introduce a new product to see how it sells. If it does well, it stays on their permanent menu. I guess people who eat at Boston Market don't have good tastebuds for chocolate. :rolleyes:

I'm sure there's a place on their website for comments...you can tell them how great it was...sometimes things come "back by popular demand" if they hear from enough people who liked it and want it made a permanent menu item.
 
What about... bum bum bum... the McRib!

It's come back and left nad come back and left sooooooooooo many times :(
 
Pengwuino said:
stupid people
You know, 90% of the threads you start are on the subject of stupid people.
 
Pengwuino said:
Why the heck do places offer various things that are absolutely incredible "for a limited time only".
Penguino, advertising. Advertising, Penguino. You two should spends some time together and get acquainted...
 
zoobyshoe said:
You know, 90% of the threads you start are on the subject of stupid people.
And we responded. Hmm...
 
zoobyshoe said:
You know, 90% of the threads you start are on the subject of stupid people.
Poor Pengwuino must have a self-esteem problem to think anyone who knows less than him must be stupid. I mean, what else could anyone conclude? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :-p It couldn't be that he thinks anyone with a difference of opinion is stupid, could it? Then again, how could anyone decide to stop selling something chocolate?! It's beyond comprehension! The Sisterhood will have to look into this atrocity.

Oh, hold on, let me take this call...
Hello? ... What's that? ... Oh, I see. ... Yes. Okay, I'll let them know.

That was the Sisterhood Intelligence Network...they said not to worry, it's just a minor supply issue; apparently they couldn't keep up with the production needed to meet our orders for stockpiling our subterranean shelter. :biggrin:
 
Moonbear said:
That was the Sisterhood Intelligence Network...they said not to worry, it's just a minor supply issue; apparently they couldn't keep up with the production needed to meet our orders for stockpiling our subterranean shelter. :biggrin:

:!) :!) :!) oh thank god!

But really, how smart can someone be if they refuse to give chocolate :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: Anyone who disagrees with me is stupid, stupid people don't sell chocolate, moonbear agrees iwth no selling chocolate, thus moonbear agrees I am stupid. You jerk! :devil: :devil:
 
Moonbear said:
That was the Sisterhood Intelligence Network...

:devil: :devil:

http://www.eden.rutgers.edu/~kevinn/misc/funny/nuns.jpg

:biggrin:
 
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Pengwuino said:
Anyone who disagrees with me is stupid...
That'll go nicely on your tombstone.

I wonder how the tombstone cutter is coming along, by the way. Anyone heard any news about Pengwuino's tombstone?
 
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zoobyshoe said:
That'll go nicely on your tombstone.
I wonder how the tombstone cutter is coming along, by the way. Anyone heard any news about Pengwuino's tombstone?

From what I hear, I'm being ripped off :devil: :devil: :devil:
 
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Moonbear said:
Poor Pengwuino must have a self-esteem problem to think anyone who knows less than him must be stupid. I mean, what else could anyone conclude? :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :-p
I feel his pain - I mean, my eyes are good, but even I have trouble seeing people's points when they are that far below me. :biggrin:
 
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Like the limited edition dark chocolate twix

ITS AMAZING!

Normal twix are way too sweet, this one tastes like twix should taste! It doesn't taste bitter at all, just less sweet... I LOVE IT!
 

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