Aren't most people buying anything really buying things when there is an immediate need and they have money for it? Computer breaks, buy a new one. Computer is

Aren't most people buying anything really buying things when there is an immediate need and they have money for it? Computer breaks, buy a new one. Computer is too slow, buy a new one. Most consumers do not track industry news. They have a need and cash so they go to a store and buy what's in it.