They must be non-profit and doing it as charity. Totally not as a PR stunt for t...

Dylan16807 · on Sept 10, 2021

Their costs are lower, so they offer it at a lower price to encourage more people to buy it. While still having a higher profit per unit!

That's normal business behavior. Why would it have to be "charity" or some kind of fake "PR stunt"?

paulmd · on Sept 11, 2021

spoken like someone who’s never been to a gas station and seen cash and credit charges at the same price.

Do some do it right? Sure! A lot will pocket the extra profit.

Dylan16807 · on Sept 11, 2021

That's only a couple percent, and credit card companies get all fussy if the prices are different.

If it was 30% you would absolutely see gas stations advertising a hot deal 20% lower cash-only price to draw in customers.

mrtksn · on Sept 10, 2021

Right, companies have fixed profit rate and they lower the price when the costs go down. Got it, thanks. Great business tip!

Dylan16807 · on Sept 11, 2021

When costs go down, and profit margin increases, the price point where a company can achieve maximum profit also goes down. This doesn't require altruism or stunts or a fixed profit rate.