Good point. I suppose gift cards have a bit of this aspect too - the funds are worth more when the card is purchased than when it's redeemed.

endothermicdev

The subscription is front running inflation. You've gained the funds before you've purchased the things you need to make a fresh product. Instead of getting hammered by consumers flush with easy money and then trying to get more raw materials to meet the new demand.

econ

Applebees offers subscription service - have we reached peak fiat?

The subscription is front running inflation. You've gained the funds before you've purchased the things you need to make a fresh product. Instead of getting hammered by consumers flush with easy money and then trying to get more raw materials to meet the new demand. 