The main reason is that it's a tried and proven sales technique that works... whether for cars, computers, or whatever. Most people actually think they're getting something for nothing... same as when the merchant doubles the $$ then sells it for half price... such a deal, huh? But it works. BTW, so does telemarketing!*%!*#

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Originally posted by Dnj:
why have them in the first place . There must be a reason behind the idea