[lug] Perhaps part of the psychology of Free

[Chip Atkinson]

The other thing that seemed rather glaring is that there was no discussion
between the ratio of prices.  Looking at our english measurement system
indicates that we are ratio oriented (halves, quarters, etc.).  When you
shave 1 cent off the price of two different houses, the ratio is unchanged
and the buying decision too is unchanged.  When you shave 1 cent off the
price of the two candies, you end up with a ratio of 14/0 which is
significantly different than 15:1.

Chip

On Wed, 23 Apr 2008, John Hernandez wrote:

> Another possible explanation comes to mind.  FREE makes for a faster,
> hassle-free transaction.  One can get something for free in very little
> time.  You simply avoid the whole, "Do I have any cash?  Exact change?  Do I
> want $0.86 jingling around in my pocket?"
> 
> Of course, maybe they somehow controlled for this in the experiment, but he
> doesn't say.
> 
> On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 9:15 AM, Nathan Berry <nathan at nathan-berry.com>
> wrote:
> 
> > This is interesting.  Because, anytime I see a sign that states something
> > is "Free" it actually stresses me out a little.  I believe nothing is free.
> > Therefore, my mind is searching for "the catch".
> >
> >
> > Nathan Berry
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 8:31 AM, Kenneth D Weinert <kenw at quarter-flash.com>
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