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I assume this is a well-studied phenomenon in behavioral economics. If you happen to know the name of it, let me know. (Is it just FOMO? I think 99% of the time normal FOMO doesn't work on me?) I bought an assault rifle when Obama rumors were that we might not be allowed to buy them anymore. Trump cancelling the 30% federal tax credit on residential solar panels effective January 1 triggered my purchase of solar panels. So a million times you can tell me "limited time offer" and I'll ignore you. But apparently in specific instances I very much buy a thing I hadn't bought for many years because of imminent availability / cost. Maybe it's just when presidents FOMO me? ... That can't be true, I've purchased 0 of Trump's many scams. Fascinating.