Yup; and maybe more particularly products where a perceived value can replace or enhance an actual value/utility/benefit. Diamonds are forever??? Puleaze! Not even a marginal investment(depending upon one's goals I suppose). Ads are designed to separate people from their money, plain and simple, and these people are very good at getting consumers to, well, consume. Good for business, at least in the short term?
FGS
"Good for business, at least in the short term?"
Yeah, I spose so. The auto makers sure need the moolah!