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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 9:25 am
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Originally Posted by Renard
they're trying to give a sense of urgency.... making you think something is scarce and you should buy now because they might disappear
I don't think it's that devious. It simply is indicating anytime the number of seats is less than x number (I think it's nine) that there are only that many seats available at this point. It's a computer-derived item, and not some
marketing ploy.

If it is a marketing ploy, it's a poor one now, since we have farelock.
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