What are some of them which you noticed in daily life?
Was watching a review of samsung s25 series and it mentioned that the regular s25 is samsung's smallest phone despite being a flagship. Realised that nowadays flagship is no longer good enough. Must get the pro and ultra ver. It's the same for other phone manufacturers
It's like having a degree is not enough, must have a masters
A standard car is not good enough, must have the sport edition
Even having a standard fastfood meal must up size it too
What do you think? Are you a victim?
It's a way to squeeze more money from consumers by gatekeeping new features to flagship devices. Ex. Getting an iphone is not enough. Must get iphone pro max :flash:
Quote from: Banned User on Jan 24, 2025, 10:56 AMIt's a way to squeeze more money from consumers by gatekeeping new features to flagship devices. Ex. Getting an iphone is not enough. Must get iphone pro max :flash:
Yes, I know how it works but what are some examples you noticed in life?
I thought got the s25 slim? Only 1 version?
Quote from: Arctic on Jan 24, 2025, 10:58 AMYes, I know how it works but what are some examples you noticed in life?
Maybe putting items as out of stock so that people will buy the remaining items available. Releasing certain phone model earlier than the other to direct consumers to purchase the more expensive option.
Quote from: default on Jan 24, 2025, 12:34 PMI thought got the s25 slim? Only 1 version?
Regular s25, pro, ultra
Slim also have but I think not ready
Cecas. How come such a poor ass country their people have the money to study degree while even some sinkie can't afford to further their studies?
Mask lo
During covid period I very amazed that people snatched and willing pay 50 dollar for a box of paper mask
I myself shaking head walking about ba long long without a mask and smoking hoon kee until gahmen force people to wear mask outside. Then I wear the gahmen give one.
1 piece wear inside outside left side right side like ns time how u wear yr panty 1 piece tahan for more than 4 days
Now i go abc shop see 1 box 2 dollar no1 buy also
Likewise for the vaccine. I no pak today I still walking about no die.
Quote from: bsg on Jan 25, 2025, 08:57 AMMask lo
During covid period I very amazed that people snatched and willing pay 50 dollar for a box of paper mask
I myself shaking head walking about ba long long without a mask and smoking hoon kee until gahmen force people to wear mask outside. Then I wear the gahmen give one.
1 piece wear inside outside left side right side like ns time how u wear yr panty 1 piece tahan for more than 4 days
Now i go abc shop see 1 box 2 dollar no1 buy also
Likewise for the vaccine. I no pak today I still walking about no die.
That's a real demand case
Unless you are talking about how ppl are deceived to buy a more expensive brand/type over another without merit
Quote from: Arctic on Jan 25, 2025, 09:53 AMThat's a real demand case
Unless you are talking about how ppl are deceived to buy a more expensive brand/type over another without merit
Perceived demand ley.
Just stay home don't go out anyhow jalan. Entire world on lock down Cb whatever they called it for 6 months or so.
Why need traveling overseas.
Quote from: bsg on Jan 25, 2025, 05:53 PMPerceived demand ley.
Just stay home don't go out anyhow jalan. Entire world on lock down Cb whatever they called it for 6 months or so.
Why need traveling overseas.
You step out of house need to weer mask liao leh
Not possible for whole world to stay indoors and wfh
Quote from: Arctic on Jan 25, 2025, 06:18 PMYou step out of house need to weer mask liao leh
Not possible for whole world to stay indoors and wfh
Essential worker only.
And these people should be getting free or cheap masks instead of asking them pay 50 dollar for masks.
I did my part. Stay home mai go out. Didn't chiong to buy mask until they become like some commodity.
Waited for gahmen give foc masks before go out. Don't feed the manufactured fake demand.
Quote from: bsg on Jan 25, 2025, 06:38 PMEssential worker only.
And these people should be getting free or cheap masks instead of asking them pay 50 dollar for masks.
I did my part. Stay home mai go out. Didn't chiong to buy mask until they become like some commodity.
Waited for gahmen give foc masks before go out. Don't feed the manufactured fake demand.
Should, could, would
Unker, you know things dun work that way
Quote from: Arctic on Jan 25, 2025, 06:44 PMShould, could, would
Unker, you know things dun work that way
I know the hindsight part.
That why I did whatever I think i can do there and then. Heng my bet was not wrong.
I never force my opinions on others also back then la.
I see some of my frens die die must go family tour overseas so go buy expensive mask go pay for jab come back liao kana covid jialat jialat now still cannot be back to former self.
I only shake my head at them when they telled me how cham they feel now compared to pre covid.
I tell them sometimes is more of using common sense more than cow sense.
U know is spread via air droplet contact u go out in public take plane in enclosed chamber just a piece of paper mask how much u think u are protected against it? Is maciam like in 50s yr agong tell u burn the talisman and drink with water will protect u.
Of cos gahmen panic gabra enforce so strictly I cannot say also.
But i just do what they said
Stay indoors
Mai go out unnecessarily
I only went out for grocery shopping during the lock down.
Sibehs song now think back that period
Take bas mrt no more than 6 pax u see. Sit also 1 seat away from u. Damn syok
Quote from: Arctic on Jan 24, 2025, 09:44 AMWhat are some of them which you noticed in daily life?
Was watching a review of samsung s25 series and it mentioned that the regular s25 is samsung's smallest phone despite being a flagship. Realised that nowadays flagship is no longer good enough. Must get the pro and ultra ver. It's the same for other phone manufacturers
It's like having a degree is not enough, must have a masters
A standard car is not good enough, must have the sport edition
Even having a standard fastfood meal must up size it too
What do you think? Are you a victim?
I still use oppo $200-300 phone. Fortunately I'm immune to brands.
Quote from: Oldchangkee4eva on Jan 25, 2025, 10:23 PMI still use oppo $200-300 phone. Fortunately I'm immune to brands.
It's more than phones and brands, it's tiers
You use oppo also got flagship, midrange and budget
Manufacturers are pushing ppl to buy flagships even thou most ppl won't use the extra features or even duno how to use and duno the difference etc
Beyond that, it's the same for many other products out there
I tried to avoid buying bundle discount items. I don't need that much.
Quote from: Oldchangkee4eva on Jan 25, 2025, 11:09 PMI tried to avoid buying bundle discount items. I don't need that much.
Some things can buy bundle u dont buy bundle also no choice.
Like washing powder. They always want me to buy dunno 3+3kg or 1.5+1.5kg.
Knn also not rice u can eat meh. If buy just 1 pack will be way more ex. But i buy 2 packs then have to put somewhr and will end up using 2 yrs or longer because u dont rly need that much washing powder
Quote from: default on Jan 25, 2025, 11:17 PMSome things can buy bundle u dont buy bundle also no choice.
Like washing powder. They always want me to buy dunno 3+3kg or 1.5+1.5kg.
Knn also not rice u can eat meh. If buy just 1 pack will be way more ex. But i buy 2 packs then have to put somewhr and will end up using 2 yrs or longer because u dont rly need that much washing powder
Overstocking at home becomes hoarding. It makes the area cluttered not good for my mental.
Quote from: Oldchangkee4eva on Jan 25, 2025, 11:19 PMOverstocking at home becomes hoarding. It makes the area cluttered not good for my mental.
https://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/top-detergent-powder-antibacterial-2-3kg-13212583
i show u this example u click and see.
1 bag 2.3kg is $6.98
2 bags is $10.20
at this pricing u will buy 1 bag?
Quote from: default on Jan 25, 2025, 11:17 PMSome things can buy bundle u dont buy bundle also no choice.
Like washing powder. They always want me to buy dunno 3+3kg or 1.5+1.5kg.
Knn also not rice u can eat meh. If buy just 1 pack will be way more ex. But i buy 2 packs then have to put somewhr and will end up using 2 yrs or longer because u dont rly need that much washing powder
Yah, I always stock up even if product not sold in bundle
Eg toiletries like toothpaste, shampoo, dental floss, always buy 6months or even 1 yr supply. Buy 3-4 units of each then when left with 1 unit, will buy 3-4 units again
Quote from: default on Jan 25, 2025, 11:21 PMhttps://www.fairprice.com.sg/product/top-detergent-powder-antibacterial-2-3kg-13212583
i show u this example u click and see.
1 bag 2.3kg is $6.98
2 bags is $10.20
at this pricing u will buy 1 bag?
I try to avoid. But doesn't mean I wouldn't.
In such case I may or may not buy the second pack due to bundle. I agree pricing is a big factor.
Quote from: Oldchangkee4eva on Jan 25, 2025, 11:30 PMI try to avoid. But doesn't mean I wouldn't.
In such case I may or may not buy the second pack due to bundle. I agree pricing is a big factor.
ya in such cases i think even u will buy 2 bags
last time the ntuc aunty asked me why not get 2 bags... she say can wash floor... also true
then detergent like mama lemon also or toiletries. then tissue paper recently got promo. the auntie say why dont u buy until $20 coz got like dunno $4 or $5 off. which makes sense also.
Quote from: default on Jan 25, 2025, 11:58 PMya in such cases i think even u will buy 2 bags
last time the ntuc aunty asked me why not get 2 bags... she say can wash floor... also true
then detergent like mama lemon also or toiletries. then tissue paper recently got promo. the auntie say why dont u buy until $20 coz got like dunno $4 or $5 off. which makes sense also.
True.
At times if we dont wan too many, but there is good bundle discount. We will ask the shoppers standing near us looking at the same product, whether they wan to share. Many times they are ok.
Bundle discount is meant for families and not bbfas :frown:
I agree.
I just want Samsung note back and by default it's ultra.