SleightfulThe PROBLEM with Six Impossible Things 'STANDARD' Edition
Tyler Lunsford reviews the Standard Edition of 'Six Impossible Things' by Vanishing Inc, expressing frustration over its release following the Deluxe Edition which was marketed as limited and exclusive. He critiques the marketing tactics that made the Deluxe Edition seem like the only way to access certain content, now available in the cheaper Standard Edition, diminishing its collector's value. Despite his love for the content, Tyler's issue lies with Vanishing Inc's decision, sparking a conversation on ethics in magic marketing.
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Key points
Standard Edition includes nearly all the same content as the Deluxe Edition.
Deluxe Edition was marketed as limited and exclusive, making the Standard Edition's release frustrating for collectors.
Marketing tactics implied the Deluxe Edition was the only way to access certain content.
Tyler clarifies his critique is not of the content's quality but of Vanishing Inc's marketing decisions.
Highlights a tension between scarcity-driven sales and customer trust in magic commerce.