Which glass of water would you buy to drink, $1 or the $5 ??

Superior Fine · 10-22-06, 02:39

Your thirsty, on a table in front of you are two glasses full of water. One is for sale for $1.00 the other is 5 times more, for $5.00.

The glasses look the same as does the water in it. The glasses look clean. There isn't an odor. Standing around you are people drinking water from the same type of glasses. You can't tell who bought the $1 or the $5 glass.

Have you already decided which you will buy?

If not what else do you need to know about the two glasses of water to help you choose one over the other?

calgarydetail · 10-22-06, 02:59

5 bucks. I am a snob i want what is the best. And lots of people do. Hense why some companies can charge hundreds and thousands of dollars for a jar of wax. We live in a materialist society where money is valued greatly. We are seen as high clsas the more money we have and can spend. Hence why people drive million dollar cars( i love them dont get me wrong but its not NEEDED).

Some people might be price shoppers and might say they want the$1 glass but at the end of the day people want whar costs more.

GregCavi · 10-22-06, 03:06

I'd get the one dollar water, and if it was tasty, I would buy 4 more.

Greg

paradigm · 10-22-06, 03:17

i'd get the $1 glass and spend the remaining $4 on lunch.

brwill2005 · 10-22-06, 03:46

How do you know which one is best? Just because something is more expensive does not mean it is superior. It would be different if there was a way to distinguish between the two glasses of water. All things being equal between the two, the one dollar glass is the better choice because it is cheaper. Maybe the water quality is equal, but because of one manufacturers efficiency he can produce the water cheaper and sell it for a cheaper price.

SpoiledMan · 10-22-06, 03:56

I wouldn't buy either one. I'm not thirsty!

AMDin93103 · 10-22-06, 05:17

I'd have to say I wouldn't buy either as well. . . . only because I prefer to be an informed buyer.

I would ask what benefit I receive from the more costly glass. When I go out to eat, I typically go through four or five glasses. Is the pricier of the two endless? Have a nicer smile while being served? Is it actually a higher quality product? I do find a good feeling in purchasing something of good value but have never been worried about competeing with others in terms of appearance. I actually take satisfaction in not standing out. Fly below the radar. . . but fly.

The benefit of the situation you present is that each person is going to choose the glass that takes a better stab at what they value. Without any outwardly apparent differences, each will be personally satisfied without the social critiques from the other patrons.

02ZTSfocus · 10-22-06, 05:48

I would buy the $1 glass all the while wondering what was in the $5 glass and wondering if I should have bought it, eventually coming to the conclusion that everyone who bought the more expensive glass is stuck-up.

dudley doright · 10-22-06, 06:05

...the # of people who buys the $5 glass in comparison to the $1. I will decide on who has the most followers. I am in Marketing as a profession and sometimes what sells is what other people would recommend irregardless of the cost.

ZaneO · 10-22-06, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by dudley doright

irregardless

Is that a word?

If there were truly no differences between the waters, I would buy the $1 water. If I were given an authentic reason that the $5 water was better, I would consider it based on the difference.

Scottwax · 10-22-06, 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZaneO

Is that a word?

No, it isn't.

I'd ask why the $5 glass of water costs more and why the $1 glass costs less then base my purchase on the answer given.

GregCavi · 10-22-06, 08:51

I beg the differ:

http://www.bartleby.com/61/84/I0238400.html

Greg