The Unattractive Option
- The Unattractive Third Option (The Decoy) has no real value in itself and is just placed to sway the decision maker towards the higher-priced option.
- The Decoy's only purpose is to make the expensive option appear like a bargain.
- This has also been widely used in subscription options of magazines and in the high-end diamond market.
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