• idiocracy@lemmy.zip
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    1 year ago

    Wouldn’t it be noticeable because this new “-a” model would have no ratings/reviews?

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      1 year ago

      This practice is most common with in-store “doorbuster” type deals.

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      1 year ago

      Generally an observant person will notice this, especially if they actually read the box. The model number extensions will vary though, some are 6 characters for example.