Demystifying Pricing: Poking Fun at the Marketing Lingo!
Information on Possible Prices and Products Displayed
Ah, pricing! The age-old art of marking things up just enough that you can almost hear the faint sound of cash registers singing. Today we’re going to unwrap the delightful world of recommended prices, strikethroughs, and sponsored products. Grab your discount binoculars; we’re diving in!
Recommended Price: This is the “suggested” selling price from the manufacturer, which is basically them saying, “Hey, we think our stuff is worth this much!” It’s like when your friend tells you what to charge for that ‘experimental’ lasagna you’ve been perfecting. You know, the one that looks like the aftermath of an ugly breakup?
It’s a handy reference point, akin to having a cheat sheet for that awkward moment when someone asks, “What do you think that’s worth?” But let’s be honest, it’s only a suggestion; the final price might look more like a clearance sticker on a circus tent after the clowns have left town—bold and slightly alarming!
Strikethrough Price: Now this is where the magic happens. This price is crossed out, like that last slice of pizza at a party when everyone suddenly becomes health-conscious. It’s effectively the lowest price that was ever offered on the site in the last 30 days. Talk about dramatic tension!
If you notice that strikethrough, remember: it’s not just a red line; it’s a reminder of your missed opportunities. “Oh look,” you might say, “last week, I could’ve bought this blender for a fraction of the cost!” But alas, it’s now 30% more expensive, and you’re left pondering the existence of blender happiness for the foreseeable future.
Just so you know, if the product has been in circulation for less than 30 days, you might not even get that delightful strikethrough—like a gym membership ghosting you after the first month!
Sponsored Products: Everyone loves a little sponsorship, don’t they? These are the ads that pop up, sometimes surprising you like an ex at a reunion. They’re from partners—and by “partners,” I mean businesses with deep pockets and, hopefully, a sense of humor about their branding.
Clicking these ads should ideally keep you on the euronics website. It’s like being led down the garden path with a basket filled with discounts, only to find that it leads straight to the product page—kind of like the illusion of getting rich quick by opening drawers of long-lost treasures and finding only old socks.
So, if you spot one of these charming ads, just remember: it’s a subtle reminder from our marketing genius friends that there’s always something more to spend your dough on. It’s up to you if you’ll take the plunge and buy that espresso machine you totally don’t need right now. (But come on, it would really elevate your mornings!)
There you have it, folks! The whimsical and somewhat bewildering world of product pricing, where the only constant is that you should always check for those recommended prices, strikethroughs, and sponsored products—or risk missing the deal of a lifetime… or at least a deal on something you forgot you wanted!
Information on possible prices and products displayed
Recommended Price: this is the selling price suggested by the manufacturer, in order to provide a comparison with the final selling price even in the absence of discounts.
Strikethrough price: this is the lowest price previously applied to the product for sale on the site and app in the 30 days before the start of the promotion. This period may be shortened if the product has been available on the market for less than 30 days.
Sponsored Products: These are ads from our partners that appear in specific positions in the product grid and/or in a display format. By clicking on the advert you remain on the euronics site and are directed to the product page.
