Lee Michaels wrote:

They get their foot in the door with a cheap knockoff. Then they
"upgrade" you to a better model. Marketing is alive and well at
Harbor Freight.

If so, they're doing it backwards. The best method is to start with the
advanced model.

In years gone by, Polaroid was the master of this technique. A new model
camera appears on the market for $200. After a year or so, they change some
of the metal parts for plastic, now it's $150. After another year, they
change the packaging, color, and eliminate the cheesy accessories. New price
$75.

Point is, if some folks are willing to pay $200, give them the chance to do
so before you offer the product at $75.