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Common law Quote by Zig Ziglar

“It is unwise to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money, that is all. When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything because the thing you bought was incapable of doing what it was bought to do. The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting…” quote by Zig Ziglar
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““It is unwise to pay too little. When you pay too much, you lose a little money, that is all. When you pay too little, you sometimes lose everything because the thing you bought was incapable of doing what it was bought to do. The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot . .””

Zig Ziglar

About This Quote

Source Book: Secrets of Closing the Sale, 1984

Paying too little for quality can cost more; paying too much wastes resources.

In simple terms: Balance price and value.

Key Takeaway

Seek fair value.

Themes

business value pricing

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

financial advice

When to use this quote

  • purchasing decisions
  • budget planning
  • vendor negotiations

Key Concepts

Cost-benefit analysis risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess product quality?
  • When is overpaying justified?
A Different Perspective

Market pressures may distort perceived value.

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