Oh, people why are they are so dumb?

[DaveC426913]

Count the number of times the word "free" is used in commercials for new products - the latest wonder mop, knife set, etc. A rule of thumb in sales is that you will sell more products every time you say the word, FREE!

'Free' is only the second-most effective word in advertising. The single most effective word in advertising is 'new'.

 

[Cyrus]

well, they are both new and free!

Long story as to why they are there. Probably should have asked some money for them, but we need them out of the house by the end of the month.

 

[Ivan Seeking]

I think anything ridiculously high priced is a turn off. I think you lose some of your uhm... consumer intelligence when you get to pick from a bunch of flavors and the price is probably relatively small (but still very profitable) per module. Having to plop down some huge price even if its worthwhile down the road is a hard decision for most people. Plus like magazines and gym memberships, people aren't too quick to cancel any "plan" for something so "insignificant" in their budget.

For example, offer 2 cars, one that has to be purchased 100% cash (with no bank loan that made it happen), and one that can be purchased for monthly payments that result in you paying 250% of the actual price, people obviously go for the payments. My point being, something that can feel more like a small monthly payment vs. a large capital expenditure seems to be more tempting.

That's why you can purchase our NEW magic Italian espresso maker for only four small payments of $39.95, with FREE coffee for life plus shipping and handling.

 

[junglebeast]

Are these the same coffee machines that you commonly find in hotel lobbies? They may be a marketing scam but I must admit, I kind of enjoyed the selection of flavors available with those little coffee packages

 

[Ivan Seeking]

Are these the same coffee machines that you commonly find in hotel lobbies?

Not that I know of. I've spent a lot of time in Hotels but have never seen one.

 

[leright]

They just trusted that you were smart enough to give correct directions. And sometimes cell phone batteries die . *gasp*

 

[Cyrus]

Dude, this thread is months old why did you revive it? Anyways, they got their free carpet padding. You all can stop crying now.

 

[leright]

yeah, sorry. I am annoying.

 

[WhoWee]

Sweet - so which one is Andi McDowell and which is Rosie O'Donnell? I'm thinking Cyrus is more of a Rosie. Maybe I should start a poll...

Definitely NOT Andie
http://images.google.com/images?q=a...&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4

 

[Cyrus]

yeah, sorry. I am annoying.

Meh, don't be sorry. I was a bit of a jerk in my reply to you. :shy:

 

[drizzle]

yeah, sorry. I am annoying.

if you’re going to keep posting once a month you better ask for this thread to be sticky

 

[TheStatutoryApe]

yeah, sorry. I am annoying.

Next ask some questions about dating.

 

[drizzle]

Next ask some questions about dating.

 

[BigFairy]

Haha that is funny.

 

[leright]

Next ask some questions about dating.

yeah, I know that really gets Cyrus fired up.

 

[leright]

Meh, don't be sorry. I was a bit of a jerk in my reply to you. :shy:

But I indirectly insulted your intelligence and I am sorry for that. :(

 

[Moonbear]

Meh, don't be sorry. I was a bit of a jerk in my reply to you. :shy:

But I indirectly insulted your intelligence and I am sorry for that. :(

Now don't you guys go getting all mushy on me!

 

[leright]

Now don't you guys go getting all mushy on me!

Do you check your PM box?