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Contrast Principle


Also known as "door in the face", it is a psychological resource to influence customers' decisions.


It consists of presenting products strategically arranged to make the product you want to sell look more attractive.


How does it work?


If you want to sell a product that costs $200, but first you offer the prospect a similar item for $100, the second one will most likely seem expensive. On the other hand, if you present a $400 item first, the $200 item will seem cheap.



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