Having vs. Using

More money is spent on additional features.

People prefer products or services with many functions and are prepared to spend more money on them - even if they are unlikely to use them all.

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"Having" vs. "Using" falls under the category: Increase value

Use the effect if you want users to consider your product as especially valuable and be willing to pay more for it.

Online examples from practice

Product Features

Focus on relevant product features, but list all the functions.

  • Start by mentioning the key features (Example 1)
  • Next, list all the other characteristics (Example 2)
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  • Enable users to compare product features with one another.

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Mere Exposure Effect

The repeated presentation of information leads to it subsequently being perceived as more familiar, positively evaluated and preferred.

Having vs. Using

People prefer products or services with many functions and are prepared to spend more money on them - even if they are unlikely to use them all.

Buyer's Remorse

A purchase decision is doubted or regretted after the purchase if negative things are learned about the purchase afterwards.