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South Koreans hunt for old LG air-conditioners after logos turn out to be pure gold
(www.straitstimes.com)
this post was submitted on 18 Dec 2025
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So like… who at LG thought that was an efficient use of resources…? That seems a liiiiiitle bit wasteful.
It was a very limited run thing. It was a celebration for them being top-sellers. Only 10k were ever made.
And oddly enough, these celebration pieces tend to increase sales further by amplifying their advertising.
Viral marketing time bomb! Bet you weren't thinking about LG yesterday!
Let's see if it pays off 🍿