Can You Justify a High Price?

There are various ways of going about pricing—you can go with a bargain rate to try to attract buyers who are looking to save money, or you could consider offering a high quality product or service and charging accordingly. The general rule for charging a high price, however, is that you need to be able to justify the pricing. Pricing and the market can be interesting—people are willing to pay higher prices for all sorts of reasons. They will pay more for a popular brand, or for prestige, and they are also generally willing to pay more for a higher … Continue reading

The High Price Of Renting A Car

A couple of weeks ago my travel plans included renting a car. Prior to leaving on my trip I spent a couple of days trying to find the best deal possible. I reserved a car for what I thought was a decent price. Unfortunately, when I was told how much I would owe at the end of my rental period (this happened as I was putting my initials on the paperwork) my jaw hit the countertop. The total I was quoted on the phone did not include the taxes and fees, which were a whopping 23% of the bottom line … Continue reading