Why Are Some Things Incredibly Expensive and Others Almost Free?

Examples

1. A candy bar costs more than a bag of chips because people like it better.
2. There are only five limited edition toys, but fifty kids want one.
3. You can buy enough pencils for an entire classroom for less than a single smartphone.

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See also

• Why Are Some Things So Expensive and Others So Cheap?
• Why Are Some Things So Much More Expensive Than Others?
• Why Are Some Things Always More Expensive?
• Why Are Some Things Incredibly Expensive — And Others Cheap?
• How Does Gold Stay Valuable Over Time?

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