Does Buying More Always Save More?
Normally when you buy something, purchasing in bulk gives you a bigger discount.
However, take a look at the following item price list from a mobile game I recently played.
Based on the image, here’s the per-item price breakdown:
| Keys | Package Price | Per-Item Price |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | $0.99 | $0.040 |
| 75 | $3.99 | $0.053 |
| 140 | $6.99 | $0.050 |
| 285 | $12.99 | $0.045 |
| 600 | $24.99 | $0.041 |
| 1500 | $49.99 | $0.033 |
As you can see, all packages follow the “Buy more, save more” rule — except for the first one!
If you do the math, there are only two reasonable choices:
- The 25-key package if you don’t want to spend much money.
- The 1500-key package for the best overall value.
Who would buy the other packages?
