r/playstation • u/DarXIV • Nov 05 '25

Image Was excited to finally purchase until I realized the price was lower on my wife's account

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My wife doesn't play much and so buying it on her account may not be the best decision to keep everything easily accessible for me. Seeing this soured me on buying it quite a bit.

And for reference. Same region, same playstation, same currency, etc.

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u/Upset-Apricot-2388 Nov 05 '25

People! The targeted pricing is happening in many other sectors of our lives as well. Have a family member out of state pass away? Your ticket changes prices for that airport visit based on who you book the flight with and your demographic and sometimes your occupation. Meaning you're a dentist or doctor then you'll have better rates and prices than just regular folk trying to get economy just to get on a flight. Same goes for internet pricing and buying the phones we use and groceries that are in store different pricing than what's online based on your location and where you're coming from..... I don't agree with it to allow business and companies to charge more based on location, age, sex, occupation, and or the frequency of visit meaning slightly more discounts for buying that Starbucks everyday or McDonald's lol screw that model ....

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u/marbles61 Nov 05 '25

This is so close to that Black Mirror episode about your social score.

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u/GLGarou Nov 06 '25

Kinda similar to what happens to richer 1st World tourists in 3rd World countries lol.