According to Wikipedia, the “decoy effect” (also known as the ”asymmetric dominance effect”) is the phenomenon whereby consumers change their preference between two options when also presented with a third option that is asymmetrically dominated.”
In plainer language, here’s the way decoys are utilized daily during consumer experiences.
Scenario 1: You order a medium-size Pepsi at the movies for $2.75 and the person behind the counter asks, “Would you like a large for just 25 cents more?” You say, “Yes”… that’s the decoy effect.
Scenario 2: You’re sitting at the bar in an airport terminal waiting for your plane to board. As soon as you order your $7 cocktail, the bartender smiles and says, “Want a double-shot for just $2 more?” You say, “Yes”… that’s the decoy effect.
I have no idea what your consumer response would be in similar circumstances, but I do know from my own experience [Read more...]







The $2.7 Million Giveaway (Recorded Live)
On October 3rd at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern, my co-founding partner of SmartStartGiving, Linda Lopeke, and I recorded our first of three Teleseminars to launch the “Mandossian $2.7 million giveaway.”
Click here if you missed this history-making Teleseminar and remember to visit SmartStartGiving.org so you can read about our first of three rounds of winners.