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A simple solution would have been an e-ink screen that listed the price per unit/press, but that probably would have increased button costs by an order of magni
by bduerst 7y ago
A simple solution would have been an e-ink screen that listed the price per unit/press, but that probably would have increased button costs by an order of magnitude.
Also more users probably would become aware of price variance (as you have) and changed their shopping habits, which is not good for business.
- fragmede 7y agoThe simpler solution, is to just not price-gouge customers and hope they don't notice, while trying to build a subscription-based business. If Amazon isn't able to offer any level of price stability, then don't offer the subscription. Toilet paper is convenient to get on a subscription basis, but that convenience isn't worth paying $5/roll.
- bduerst 7y agoDefinitely. It would be amazing if they offered subscription with price lock-in and a preset range lockout (i.e. if current price reaches 4x subscription lock price the subscription is suspended until price goes down). They will lose some money but they'd also gain money from people afraid to drop subscriptions (e.g. gym subscription model).
- thr0w4w4yy 7y agoSo almost like a store or using your phone anyway.