Do the early buyers rewards influence if or when you buy a pack?

It's nothing new. With a lot of games in different franchises.

Reminds me when I use to go to game stop and if you preordered there was a little freebie to get with said game release. This practice is just nothing new. You either want it or you don't. Just some items we already have in game in a different style.

Or a limited time offer during whatever X event online for a game.

Think people get this 'woe as me' or 'what about me' mentality because whatever reason they weren't able to get said item. Yep can suck if you miss it, but life goes on.

Gaming is a luxury. Not a privilege. An expensive one at that.