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Snob Effect vs Bandwagon Effect: How Opposite Forces Shape Markets

August 28, 2025 in Best practices in price monitoring
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The bandwagon effect drives people to buy because others already have, fueling industries like fashion, social media, and gadgets. The snob effect does the opposite: buyers avoid what’s too common, favoring exclusivity in luxury goods, art, and high-end cars. In both cases, the decision isn’t...