Marketers say women are attracted to the number 9. That's why
they use so many 9s in prices.
Could it be because the 9 has the shape of the unborn child,
the fetus?
2006-10-12 02:42:08 · 20 answers · asked by zenbuddhamaster 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
No, it is because women like to shop, and 9 is less than 10. It makes things sound cheaper. You are looking for things that aren't there.
2006-10-12 02:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by ihatehippies 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
This is a valid question. The psychology of marketing and advertising is a realm all to itself, is proven through RESEARCH! Lots and lots of research! And - since it involves money -the results of the research are taken so seriously by retailers they will spend beaucoup bucks to apply various marketing strategies. Apparently these strategies do work. Look at McDonald's, WalMart, etc. Think of other organizations that have "updated" their appearances. Do not believe that the "updates" were random choices!
> So, if marketers have stated this, you can bet they've researched it first. Although, as a woman I'd say that I'm attracted to the number 9 in a price tag because it IS less than 10.
2006-10-12 10:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's odd because as a young female I was very attracted to the number 9. I said it was my number. Now I like the number 8, I do not know why. I also keep noticing series of one, such as 11.11, 1.11, 111.11, etc. All the time.
2006-10-12 10:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
:)
I don't know but when I was in India People said # 9 mean Drake queens ( who physically appear like a man but their sexually desires feel as women). Because of that women or men don't like that number over there.
After i cam here where ever i saw # 9 I remember 9/11 incident.
But today I had new message from you.. And I like it !! Yes # 9 look like a fetus. Thanks to you!!
2006-10-12 09:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by mswathi1025 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I dont like the number 9 because it feels weird
2006-10-12 10:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by daisy322_98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard that before, personally I like the number 7.
2006-10-12 10:37:03 · answer #6 · answered by CHERYL 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could be, I have never thought about that before.
Personally I like the number three, which is a third of nine.
So... ok, I see your point.
2006-10-12 10:01:34 · answer #7 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because 9 is less one to look expensive but already a sign of bargain sale.
2006-10-12 09:45:44 · answer #8 · answered by camilo r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't like 9.
I like 7 and 26.
People just make prices .89 and .99 and such to make it look cheaper.
2006-10-13 23:26:00 · answer #9 · answered by Alli Cobra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
$999.99 is less than a thousand dollars!!! that's why we like the number 9-hunny it was 900 and something dollars instead of I paid a $1000 bucks for it-make diguising the price easier without lying outright!!!!
2006-10-12 09:53:35 · answer #10 · answered by Shiv 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋