Tuesday, December 06, 2005

interesting thought on pricing

so, say there is something you wanted to buy.

it cost $1.60.
if you made some subtle variation to it, it now cost 1.70.

not bad, you'd probably pay the difference right?

now what if it was 10.60
and the variation was 11.60?

still buy it?

what about 160 and 170?
1600 and 1700?

16000 and 17000?

finally, 160,000 and 170,000?

when does that small difference become a deal buster for you?

is 10k really that big of a difference on a home loan?
is 1k really that big of a diff on a car payment?
is $10 that big of a diff on something that costs around 160?

8 comments:

timidvenus said...

has "through the clouds" sold?

edluv said...

nope. and it's new! i'd want you to see it in person, if possible.

but you could stake your claim.

Adam said...

I don't know about home loans or car loans. I've only dreamed about spending that kind of money. At the 160 range, yeah, if I wanted it, I'd pay the inflated price. But that's just me. I'm not all that much of a bargain hunter (which may be my downfall in the end).

Justin said...

What with my recent computer troubles, I've been contemplating an upgrade. Now I can get in with an Ibook for 1000, but 1500 for a G4 powerbook, but the screen size I want with the bells and whistles is 2000.

To be honest, if I buy one I will probably go with the 2000 model. It will be financed through a loan anyway, so what do I care.

of course this is why I am loaded with debt.

Justin said...

What with my recent computer troubles, I've been contemplating an upgrade. Now I can get in with an Ibook for 1000, but 1500 for a G4 powerbook, but the screen size I want with the bells and whistles is 2000.

To be honest, if I buy one I will probably go with the 2000 model. It will be financed through a loan anyway, so what do I care.

of course this is why I am loaded with debt.

Adam said...

Gotta quit double clicking J.

edluv said...

maybe that's why he's loaded with debt. double click on every order!

timidvenus said...

adam, i doubt that is going to be your downfall, i am sure you have many other things that might though... ;-)

ed-
i would like to stake my claim