Why We Pay for What We Could DIY


I’ve been working with a client who makes a product that, technically speaking, consumers could create themselves. With some time, the right components, and a bit of trial and error, a motivated person could replicate it. There are even YouTube videos showing how. Yet thousands of customers happily pay a premium for the finished product. This got me thinking about our decision-making around make vs. buy, and the psychology behind why we often choose convenience over cost savings. Look around...