See, I was wondering if someone who wanted to prove they were the biggest or best consumer of a product fit the definition.
Like a cash-strapped parent buying the most expensive trendy toy for their kid? Like the inherent value of the item or product itself doesn't factor in when it's artificially scarce or marked up.
I don't think it happens intentionally when the market shifts with a trend like exotic fish after Finding Nemo came out. But there is this thing where people with excess people pour wealth into whatever is trendy or a cultural signifier.