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The pattern

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Define

A higher reference number is shown first so the real price reads as a concession, not as a starting bid.

Mechanism

People judge a price against the first number they see. The anchor must be a real comparison or it collapses.

Verdict

We have a credible reference the buyer will accept

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Why it works

It re-frames a higher price as a true economy by pointing out the hidden waste in cheaper competitors (sediment). The text is highly logical, explaining that 'best & goes farthest' is better value than 'cheap'.

Steal this when

You are selling a premium product and need to combat cheaper competitors by highlighting their hidden waste or inefficiency.

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