price negotiation

Variable prices, and what economists like about them

Posted 33 weeks 3 days ago by Philip Brewer

From the buyer's point of view, a "market price" is great. This is not only because he or she doesn't have to get a bunch of prices quotes to avoid being cheated, but also because the market price is almost always lower than the maximum amount the buyer would be willing to pay. The seller, though, much prefers variable prices--ideally, with each buyer paying his or her maximum price.

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Last night I threatened to disconnect my cable

Posted 1 year ago by Paul Michael

Filed Under: Consumer Affairs

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Sit down, relax, and let me tell you a story. A story about how you get to be a hero, and how to get your cable company begging on all fours like a dog.

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