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Then the price for "standard" or "compatible" machines need to increase. A company who offered this could potentially make some good money...

• dllthomas 12y ago
  Only if they are able to convince people that paying more up front is worth while for cheaper cups. That's always been a tough sell, even if it's correct.
  • colinbartlett 12y ago
    It seems like American consumers especially, have a hard time with the "higher upfront for cheaper in the long run" way of thinking. Look at all these cell phone companies that lock consumers into a two year contract with a much higher monthly premium than an alternative prepaid service. $200 phone + $100/month is somehow much more palatable than $800 phone + $50/month.