OK, I appreciate they probably have data on me that states I buy a lot of gadgets.
After all, I’ve bought robot balls, rabbits and dogs from them in my time.
And yes, as you can see – or should I say, as you can see if you squint really, really hard at the picture at the top of this post – I am looking at purchasing yet another piece of pointless tech-tat. However, as obsessed with shit as I am, I really don’t think offering me a £1 discount is going to tempt me to act on my instincts
A QUID.
A BLOODY QUID.
BASICALLY A 0.44% DISCOUNT.
I know after Brexit, £1 is now known as 50 pence, but this is ridiculous.
Hell, even a second hand one only saves me £26.91.
I’ve always admired how Amazon used their data and buying power to offer people more reasons to buy more things, but it appears – at least where I am concerned – they can’t be arsed, which [worryingly] probably says more about me than it does about them.
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Still bought it, didn’t you.
Comment by DH August 8, 2016 @ 6:24 amof course he did. hes a moth to shit techs flame.
Comment by andy@cynic August 8, 2016 @ 6:51 amNo I didn’t.
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 7:50 amThat’s 3 pieces of tech that I almost bought but didn’t. I blame fatherhood and this nagging feeling that future bankruptcy beckons and I’m just trying to delay it for as long as possible. Or it could be maturity, but we all know that’s not the case.
Who are you?
Comment by George August 8, 2016 @ 8:11 amIn 300 years when Otis kids kids inherit all your shit and assuming they don’t throw it into the trash, they’re going to have a season of antiques roadshow dedicated to their crap. Won’t be worth a thing.
Comment by DH August 8, 2016 @ 6:26 amIf they keep it, they should be sent to prison.
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 7:50 amGiven that your idea of a deal is a freebie, you’re stating the obvious.
But If a used one commands only a small discount, one might be able to infer that demand is strong and that price elasticity of demand is small. Therefore there’s no need to offer big discounts – that’s just throwing away guaranteed revenue.
I don’t know how to break it to you, but their world doesn’t revolve around you and their data on you is less valuable in this case than their data on the whole market. That tells them that maximising revenue is achieved by offering minimal discounts.
Also your maths is rubbish. Unless I’m misreading your blurry image, it’s closer to 0.33%.
Comment by John August 8, 2016 @ 6:42 amor maybe its because theyre so fucking new theres not many fucking second hand pieces of shit to go round.
Comment by andy@cynic August 8, 2016 @ 6:50 amSame thing.
Comment by John August 8, 2016 @ 6:53 amYou have better data than me.
Comment by John August 8, 2016 @ 6:56 amErrrrm, it is 0.33%. God, I’ve always been bad at maths.
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 7:51 amAnd yes, you’re right … they manage their inventory to maximise profit [after screwing the manufacturers down] however I wonder why they felt it necessary to offer any discount on the ‘brand new’ product, given 1 quid makes them look the opposite of what they are trying so hard to look like to the mainstream public. ie: The bargain palace.
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 7:53 amtheyre trying to not make you buy campbell. ownership by you is the kiss of fucking death for any brand.
Comment by andy@cynic August 8, 2016 @ 6:48 am@John
Comment by George August 8, 2016 @ 6:55 amRobert’s maths inability is why he was never allowed to enter fee negotiations with clients. That and his tendency to get over excited about the potential of a project and offering to do it for free.
And still he ended up with all the money.
Comment by John August 8, 2016 @ 6:57 am2%
Comment by Bazza August 8, 2016 @ 7:15 amAt least when I got 2%, I didn’t have use of a calculator. I did on this occasion – and used it – and still got it wrong.
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 7:54 amThanks for that George.
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 7:54 amI have one of those cameras Rob. I’ll sell you it for £27 off list price. Bargain.
Comment by Bazza August 8, 2016 @ 7:17 amI wouldn’t give you the pleasure. But is it any good?
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 7:56 amDoes it matter if it’s good or not?
Comment by Bazza August 8, 2016 @ 8:02 amFair point.
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 9:25 amHome made porn just got a lot more interesting.
Comment by Billy Whizz August 8, 2016 @ 7:26 amThe new definition of a snuff video. You watch it and then want to kill yourself.
Comment by Rob August 8, 2016 @ 7:55 am