• warm@kbin.earth
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    5 hours ago

    It’s not just new generations, these are basic marketing strategies that have existed forever. It’s manipulative, people see a smaller number and think it’s better, without even considering the value for a moment. Preying on the spur of the moment decision.

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      3 hours ago

      Walmart has been crazy about this over the years. Things like a big box of 45 ziplock bags cost $3.50, but 15 packs are $1.00.

      People just assume that pricing will make sense and bulk purchasing is a better value, but sometimes Walmart is like “nah”.

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        3 hours ago

        I wish i was rich enough to fall for shit like this.

        I understand it doesn’t make you rich, but still. Seems like exactly the level of wealth I could be trusted with