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I wonder if this is true. Companies identify unsavory celebs who use their products and send them competitors' products. -- (link)

Posted by mara Aug 26 '10, 13:36

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http://www.observer.com/2010/culture/pricey-landscaping (www.observer.com)

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just look at vogue mag ads at how many make the model look like a junkie crashing at the end of a week long tweak -- nm - zeitgeist Aug 26, 13:47
doubt it. don't sales go up at least as much when bad boys/girls use products? -- nm - zork Aug 26, 13:38 2
- It's not just about sales #'s for higher-end companies like Gucci - con_carne Aug 26, 13:41 1
  - in any case though you get renters using the counterfeit versions which likely drives demand for the real one for a while -- nm - zork Aug 26, 13:47
Charlie Sheen must have a lifetime supply of *everything*. -- nm - Reagen Aug 26, 13:38 2
- except coke. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 26, 13:38 1
  - and whores -- nm - Beaker Aug 26, 13:48
Carrot Top could make a fortune selling the swag he gets. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 26, 13:37

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