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Pedro2, pre-condition does not matter if what you offer is indeed free. For instance, 1 day dive free if you purchase 2days. Just don't raise the price of the 2 days to cover 3 days. Just my thought.

Hmmm. I think of free in different terms. Free to be who God designed me to be without oppression from other's expectations, free from fear of the wrath of God;

and free to speak my mind against my government if I think they're wrong about something, free to read whatever I want, free to choose my profession, etc...you get the idea.

Pedro2, is Pedro1 attempting to make you buy extra pizza from him?

pedro - as a small business owner (well, till i liquidated it to move to AC), people generally like to feel like they are getting something extra. the high end makeup counters get ya everytime with their "free gift with purchase". Its not ACTUALLY free, but i makes me buy at that time. The consumers perception that they are actually making out better, even if they are not, is often the impetous behind the buy.

think of how many times you bought 2 for 1's on some item...deodorant, chips, whatever. you didnt really need two, frankly you might not have needed one...but it still makes you want to buy cause "no one can pass up a good deal".

Having said all that, i think you need to be careful that you dont shoot yourself in the foot. i think that you are right that it needs to be a fairly onerous offer lest people just wait for the 'special' in order to buy at all. FOr example, there are certain stores in the states that ALWAYS run a sale...you NEVER pay "full price" cause you know in a week it will be on sale. The retailer has essentially trained the consumer to be a wee bit patient, and they will save (or at least have the perception of saving).

not sure if this is the opinion you were after, but its the one ya got!

Is it just me, or have you all just proved my point, there ain't no such thing as free - someone's paying for it somewhere!
That's true whether we're talking commercial goods and/or services, or political/religious freedom. Nothing is free.

Pedro2-
I think "free" is a difficult subject when it comes to business. Too much "Free" and the consumer realizes you can't keep providing the service without increasing the "regular" prices. I think at this stage they'd rather do without the "free" and pay a more realistic price for all services involved. Its the perception of "increased value" that will entice action and end up with a sale. Its the belief that you are paying a "fair" price and that a company is willing to throw in a little extra in appreciation for your business. For me its the "package deal" or the "buy 10 get one free" punchcard when I buy my Latte' that carries the most weight. Its the "airline miles" that lured me to use a Bank of America Visa Card. Its the little extra discount at the grocery store for being a "club member".

My dog has the best response for free, treats, love and a greatplace to sleep in our bed, as well as a seat at the bar, as my dog drinks free.At our bar,others think he needs/wants it , so its FREE for him, we pay for our beer...Our dog gets free stuff all night long! It's great to be my dog!! Jake Rules!!He's so good tho..

You drink at a bar with your DOG?

The best thing for you to do is if a person does two dives a day then give him a 10% discount for a set number of days. Other operatorats do this. I was very surprized you did not.

Reaper, My lab could show you a great time in any bar, pub or beach!!He loves to drink and mingle with all the people. He loves it!! He bellies up, jumps up on the bar stool and has sad eyes, gets a beer quicker than me!!BOY!!