trading up

Definition 1

Increasing the number of features (and their associated benefits) of a product, improving its quality, or backing it with a superior level of service to justify a higher price. Opposite of trading down.

Definition 2

Type of selling in which the customer is persuaded to buy a more expensive item, or a larger quantity, than originally intended in exchange for an attractive discount or some other incentive.


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