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    Same Dell site, Different Dell price.

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Javiair, Jan 23, 2011.

  1. Javiair

    Javiair Newbie

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    was looking for a coupon code for XPS. Just noticed prices were different if you go thru a google shopping link to the dell site vs going straight to the Dell site
     
    Javiair, Jan 23, 2011
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    4thehorde4 Notebook Consultant

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    2nd degree price discrimination theory in economics would explain why that is so. Basically in order for a firm to capture as much revenue from a given market, prices are adjusted in a manner to maximize revenue. ie, people who visit the Dell site are already inclined to purchase one so Dell knows that and will charge x price. Whereas someone just randomly surfing a site who happens to come across an ad for the same product will be more likely to purchase same product at price y, given y < x.
     
    4thehorde4, Jan 24, 2011
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