The scam giveaway: an impersonator who priced the deal too cheap
kylegawley · x · 2026-11-01
Kyle Gawley describes being targeted by a scammer impersonating someone he follows, offering a deal. The giveaway: the price was too cheap. His takeaway: if your pricing strategy is to undercut everyone else, buyers will naturally ask "what's wrong with this?" — a useful lesson for founders and indie developers.
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