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by jorisboris 727 days ago
It’s a marketing tactic way broader than the “new economy”

You know coupons in the newspaper? They serve exactly the same purpose. Some people take time and effort to cut them out every week. Others don’t and pay full price.

It’s a way to make customers who are willing to pay more pay more

Edit: referring to the “always on sale”, not to the cancellation promotions