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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 4 MIN

$499 vs. $500

from The Pricing Minute by Decision Alpha

In this episode, I unpack the behavioral signals behind charm pricing, round numbers, and why sometimes $500 might actually convert worse than $499—even if the product is premium.If you’re a founder or product owner, this isn’t just about pricing psychology—it’s about what your price signals to your customer, whether you realize it or not.Research mentioned: Wadhwa, M., & Zhang, K. (2015). This number just feels right: The impact of roundedness of price numbers on product evaluations. Journal of Consumer Research, 41(5), 1172-1185.Connect✅ Download our Behavioral Pricing Playbook for smart guidance on creating pricing that scales with your business.✳️ Grab a free 15 Minute Pricing Audit to make sure your pricing reflects your value.❇️ Connect with us on LinkedInCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, I unpack the behavioral signals behind charm pricing, round numbers, and why sometimes $500 might actually convert worse than $499—even if the product is premium.If you’re a founder or product owner, this isn’t just about pricing psychology—it’s about what your price signals to your customer, whether you realize it or not.Research mentioned: Wadhwa, M., & Zhang, K. (2015). This number just feels right: The impact of roundedness of price numbers on product evaluations. Journal of Consumer Research, 41(5), 1172-1185.Connect✅ Download our Behavioral Pricing Playbook for smart guidance on creating pricing that scales with your business.✳️ Grab a free 15 Minute Pricing Audit to make sure your pricing reflects your value.❇️ Connect with us on LinkedInCreditsHost – Etinosa AgbonlahorProduction – Juan PabloMusic – Serge Quadrado Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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