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...that people are bad at on-the-spot risk/reward analysis, and saying "...but you could save $.50 right now" is a powerful psychological device capable of reli
by seanp2k2 11y ago
...that people are bad at on-the-spot risk/reward analysis, and saying "...but you could save $.50 right now" is a powerful psychological device capable of reliably defeating rational thought and long-term reasoning for many people.
- blfr 11y agoBut that's not how those cards work. Usually, you need to collect points, or visits, or whatever, and only receive the benefit (prize, discount) at some point in the future. It's the opposite of 50¢ right now.
- hackuser 11y agoWhere I am, the supermarket cards provide a discount on (almost) everything you buy. Loyalty programs at cafes and airlines work as you describe.