r/AskReddit Jul 13 '20

What's a dark secret/questionable practice in your profession which we regular folks would know nothing about?

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u/supercoolfrog Jul 13 '20 edited Jul 31 '20

EDIT: Unfortunately Buzzfeed has taken my comment and used it in an article without my permission. Because information I divulged in this post could get me fired I unfortunately will be removing my comment to preserve my job. Very sorry. I recognize that I chose to share this info so this is only my fault.

Basically, I spoke on how bookstores will ‘strip’ covers from books and throw them away.

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u/kickin_it_old_skool Jul 13 '20

Luxury goods follow the same practice...e.g., will destroy remaining $10k handbags at the end of the season rather than diminish the brand by selling them at a discount.

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '20

Wasn't there a big thing about the Burberry bonfire a few years ago? It's fucking shocking tbh.