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How a $1000 Laptop Anchor Makes You Buy a $600 Model
In this episode of the Pricing Marketing Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how Microsoft uses a premium Surface Laptop Studio priced at $2,000 to anchor consumers toward the $1,000 Surface Laptop. They break down the psychology of the 'compromise effect' and 'extremeness aversion,' showing how a high-priced anchor reshapes your perception of value. Using Apple's MacBook Pro lineup as a secondary example, they explain why the middle option often feels like the 'smart choice' — even if you originally planned to spend less. The hosts also discuss how retailers…
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