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by oneeyedpigeon 3826 days ago
Surely it depends on the product - e.g. USB stick versus engagement ring.
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I doubt there is a huge market for online engagement rings, coffins, or other once/twice a lifetime purchases.

For gifting espresso grinders, it's not unlikely that purchasers will buy it as a gift again for their parents, friends, etc.