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schwit on Aug 29, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: When to Make the First Offer in Negotiations

Why do you think products have an MSRP? It's a number that has no bearing on the true value of a product.

itblarg on Aug 30, 2010 [–]

Similarly, every nice restaurant will have a $60 steak entree on the menu to make the $29 chicken entree appear more affordable.

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