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"Most people do choose to care about it simply because it serves as a reasonable filter and this combined with social proof can reduce the problem of choice wit
by haberman 14y ago
"Most people do choose to care about it simply because it serves as a reasonable filter and this combined with social proof can reduce the problem of choice with minimum effort."
This reminds me of the most obnoxious question I have been asked by a salesman (in this case at a high-end audio shop): "how much are you looking to spend?"
This question was so backwards to me that I didn't know how to respond. To me, each product is a cost/benefit value proposition. How much I'm willing to spend depends on how much the product offers.
- Evbn 14y agoThe theory is that everything in stock is a great proposition, and you will get the best item in your budget. They aren't going to negotiate on price.
- bunderbunder 14y agoBut the truth is that for every piece of home A/V gear that's expensive because it's well-engineered and provides a tangible benefit in exchange for its high price, there's any number of pieces of gimmicky, overpriced garbage which the salesman would be equally happy to send home with you. Need I mention Monster cables?