You answered your own question by using the words "impulse buy" and "minor distraction". Impulse buys, almost by definition, can always be deterred by minor di

You answered your own question by using the words "impulse buy" and "minor distraction". Impulse buys, almost by definition, can always be deterred by minor distractions. Cost, and other seemingly important factors don't really matter. The apple store exists in part because people make large purchases on a whim, same for car dealerships, etc.