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How Apple's Pricing Ladder Tricks You Pt. 2
Send us Fan MailApple’s alleged business strategy of expanding its product lineup with a premium "Ultra" tier to encourage higher consumer spending. By introducing more expensive versions of the iPhone, MacBook, and AirPods, the company creates a "pricing ladder" that nudges buyers to upgrade through small, incremental price jumps. This tactic effectively makes the existing "Pro" models appear more affordable while positioning the Ultra line as the exclusive home for cutting-edge features like foldable screens or advanced sensors. The author suggests that these new tiers are designed to…
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