The IKEA Effect is a type of the Ownership Effect. People tend to become more attached to owning an item than borrowing it. Additionally, putting effort into their possessions enhances this attachment. However, if the effort is too much, it can have the opposite effect. IKEA intentionally does not sell furniture as finished products. Instead, it uses a sales method that encourages customers to assemble their furniture, which increases their satisfaction with the final piece. Furniture is not just a temporary consumer product but an experiential item that is visible and used regularly over time. When owners value their furniture, they see it as a vital part of their lives and a reflection of their family relationships, rather than simply a product that meets their needs. Customers who experience this tend to desire more than just furniture; they seek a symbol that fosters family bonds. However, this sales approach may not be suitable for all types of products. - Joseph’s “just my though...
It's a simple calculation. No matter how unstable the economy, residential real estate prices are unlikely to increase tenfold in a decade. But it's quite possible for the stock of Apple, Amazon, or Google to increase tenfold in that time. That's because they're organizations that continue to create value-added. It's very easy to make better investment judgments and decisions, but our instinct to seek stability can lead us astray.
- Joseph’s “just my thoughts”
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