Study Shows Precise Pricing More Enticing to Buyers
Researchers at Cornell University say they've discovered something strange about the way consumers absorb price information. They say when the price of an item is in a round number, people perceive it as higher than an odd number. In other words, people think a $3,000 car is more expensive than one priced at $3,129.50. The finding has implications for people trying to sell their homes.
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