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Despite the economic warnings, the frenzy isn’t limited to bulk-buying of essentials. There’s a growing trend of stocking up on non-essential luxury items as well, ranging from fashion apparel to cosmetics. The experience of Marissa Hibbert serves as a poignant example: anticipating higher prices, she stocked up on skincare products. "I really decided to make a deliberate decision to stock up on what is most meaningful to my day-to-day life," she explained, highlighting the inherent tension between daily needs and luxury desires.