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noun
An unscrupulous and sometimes illegal sales technique, in which an inexpensive product is advertised to attract prospective customers who are then told by sales personnel that the inexpensive product is unavailable or of poor quality and are instead urged to buy a more expensive product.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: bait advertising, switch selling
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noun
Any similar deceptive behavior, especially in politics and romantic relationships.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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verb
To lure someone with an offer of some kind, but substitute something of greater advantage to the offerer.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a deceptive way of selling that involves advertising a product at a very low price in order to attract customers who are then persuaded to switch to a more expensive product
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: selling, merchandising, marketing
History
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Across languages
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