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What is meant by surveillance pricing and does it cost us more?
Season 6 Episode 296
Surveillance pricing is a creeping reality in today's digital economy, impacting how much you pay for everyday products. As Ralph explores the unsettling practice of dynamic, personalized pricing, he reveals how companies use your online behavior and data to determine what price to charge you. This can lead to significant disparities in pricing for the same products, leaving consumers feeling manipulated and distrustful. Ralph provides insights on how to protect your finances from these tactics, emphasizing the importance of awareness and strategic online behavior. Additionally, he delves into the ethical implications of such practices from a Christian perspective, urging listeners to remain vigilant and maintain integrity in their financial dealings, while addressing the question: What is meant by surveillance pricing, and does it cost us more?
https://www.askralphpodcast.com/meant-by-surveillance-pricing/
Podcast Timestamps:
00:00 Episode Overview
01:58 Listener’s Question: How Does Surveillance Pricing Affect Me?
03:19 Bible Verse: Proverbs 11:1
03:58 What Is Surveillance Pricing?
05:53 Ralph’s Personal Experience with Surveillance Pricing
07:06 Why Businesses Use Surveillance Pricing
09:21 What Are Customer Advocates Saying?
12:03 How Do We Navigate This As A Christian?
14:46 Real-Life Client Experiences with Dynamic Surveillance Pricing
17:03 Recap and Call to Action
Takeaways:
- Surveillance pricing is a modern tactic that varies product prices based on user data.
- Understanding how dynamic pricing works can help consumers save money while shopping online.
- Being aware of surveillance pricing practices can empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Using incognito browsing or VPNs can mask your online behavior and potentially lower prices.
- Comparison shopping across different devices can reveal significant price discrepancies for the same items.
- Recognizing the ethical implications of surveillance pricing aligns with Christian values of fairness and honesty.
Links referenced in this episode:
- https://www.bookinglayer.com/article/best-online-travel-agencies
- https://www.askralphpodcast.com/need-a-VPN/
- https://www.askralphpodcast.com/staying-safe-online/
- What is your question that you would like to ask Ralph? Send Your Question here: https://justaskralph.com/
- askralph.com
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Groupon
- Rock Auto
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