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One local classifieds website just added a new section to their site, "Price Drops". On the one hand I think it's great.

Posted by Beryllium (aka grayman) Feb 11 '20, 14:14

On the other hand, it's kind of embarrassing and sad in some instances.

Autographed Hayley Wickenheiser pucks, $5! (Reduced from $25)

Pressure washing services, $19! (Reduced from $1951)

Free recliner! $0 (Reduced from $50)

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Ebay too, if you "watch" something you often get an offer ,5% to 30% off the BIN -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 11, 15:12 2
- Ana Amazon stuff in your cart. -- nm - Spawn Feb 11, 15:35 1
  - Makes a note -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 11, 15:36
And actually, you just game the system like stores. Price it high so you can drop it and get people to think it is a deal. -- nm - Spawn Feb 11, 14:20 1
- It could encourage that, yes. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 11, 14:23
A 99% drop in power washing pricing? Wow. -- nm - Spawn Feb 11, 14:19 1
- Highlights a UX issue that causes people to type in incorrect prices. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 11, 14:23

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One local classifieds website just added a new section to their site, "Price Drops". On the one hand I think it's great.

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