Ep.277 How Apple Trains You to Pay More—And Feel Good About It

How Apple Trains You to Pay More—And Feel Good About It Apple doesn’t just sell products. It sells desire. From the minimalist stores to product launches that feel like theater, every detail is engineered. The real trick? Anchoring. You see a MacBook Pro for $2,499. Then another for $1,999. Suddenly, $1,999 feels like a steal—even though it’s still pricey. This isn’t an accident. Apple uses psychological pricing and product tiering to make the expensive feel reasonable. Not cheap—just justi...