No worries if you missed this one—there’ll be a fresh drama tomorrow, as always.
Buckle up, Buttercup! Mama’s about to ramble, and it’s a long one. You ready? Good. Let’s go.
When it comes to Second Life drama, there are a few topics that never go out of style—like your fave pair of legacy jeans or that one skin you’ve worn since 2021:
- The eternal mystery of Linden Dollar value
- The Great Flickr Exodus™ (or should we?)
- “My totally original design (ripped from Zara’s site) was copied!”
- “Too many sales! The grid is collapsing!”
And today’s main course? Weekend sales and their devastating effect on SL creators, shoppers, and the pixel economy.
The Spark: Prisqua’s Vlog & The Fallout
Enter Prisqua—vlogger, provocateur, and professional stirrer of the pot. Her recent video dropped some truth bombs (and a few sarcasm grenades), throwing the weekend sale ecosystem into a tailspin. The commentary? Valid, to a point. But the delivery? A spicy blend of hot takes and headline-chasing that’s guaranteed to start a digital food fight.
Let’s unpack.
Are There Too Many Weekend Sales?
Short answer? Yes.
We’ve reached sale event saturation. FLF, TSS, and Happy Weekend blazed the trail—but now there’s a new list every Saturday that’s longer than your inventory loading screen. It’s overwhelming, and frankly, I tap out after the Big Three.
But honestly, it’s the natural order of things. Just like IRL trends, when something works, everyone wants a piece of the pie (and a bite of the crust). That doesn’t mean it’s bad, but it sure is exhausting.
Are Sales Events Bad for Business?
This one’s more nuanced.
Sales can be a brilliant strategy if they’re used smartly:
- Boosting store traffic
- Introducing new customers to your brand
- Giving a little promo push to a slower item
Plenty of creators do benefit, and some even say the visibility from sales improves their full-price business too.
BUT. If you’re feeling burned out, falling behind, or like you’re stuck in an underpaid hamster wheel just to be “seen”? That’s a red flag. Step back. Re-evaluate. No one is forcing you to be in these events. You’re allowed to opt out, and sometimes that’s the smartest business move of all.
Are SL Customers Cheap?
Yup. We sure are.
Not because we’re terrible humans, but because the RL economy sucks, and our SL spending reflects that. When belts tighten, even our mesh wallets feel it. So if there’s a deal? We’re grabbing it with both hands and a teleport HUD.
We also get salty when we buy something full price and see it on sale three weeks later. Been there, screamed into the void.
Prisqua nailed it when she said: “If everything is always on sale, it’s not a sale.”
Sales should feel special, not expected. It’s the surprise that makes it a treat—not the discount itself.
Are (Sales) Event Owners Evil?
No. They’re just running a business.
Good ones build strong relationships, support creators, and give you more than just a spot on a shopping list. Events like FLF, TSS, and Happy Weekend offer actual value—with marketing, mentorship, and loyal communities behind them.
But sure, some event owners are just raking in participation fees and offering nothing but a glorified logo prim. If you’re not getting support, exposure, or ROI? Ask yourself why you’re still there.
Pro tip: Do your homework before signing up. Caveat emptor, darling.
TL;DR
- If weekend sales work for your brand, fabulous—ride that train.
- If they don’t, it’s okay to get off at the next stop.
- If your business only survives because of discounted sales… you may need a deeper strategy check.
- Creators are the backbone of these events. Without you? No deals to be had.
- Customers will always chase a bargain. It’s not greed—it’s survival.
- SL’s economy mirrors RL: less disposable income means less virtual spending.
- You can’t control the market, but you can control your response.
And finally, a little love note to all sides:
Creators, we see you.
Customers, we are you.
Event owners, we’re watching you.
Prisqua, thanks for stirring the pot—just maybe let it simmer a little next time?
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have 73 tabs open on Seraphim and not enough Lindens. Priorities!
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