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Setting Prices, Discounts & Sales on Kingston Express

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Pricing is where profit is made or lost.
Setting the right price — and using discounts correctly — helps you stay competitive without killing your margins.

This guide shows you how to price products smartly, run discounts, and use sales the right way as a seller.


Why Pricing Matters More Than You Think #

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Good pricing helps you:

  • Make consistent profit
  • Stay competitive
  • Avoid refund disputes
  • Run promotions without stress

📌 Cheap doesn’t always mean more sales.


Step 1: Set Your Regular Price #

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Your regular price should cover:

  • Product cost
  • Marketplace commission
  • Delivery handling (if included)
  • Your profit

Simple pricing formula: #

Cost + Commission + Expenses + Profit = Price

💡 Always price for sustainability, not desperation.


Step 2: Use Sale Price (Discounts) #

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Instead of changing your regular price:

  • Use the Sale Price field
  • Customers see the discount clearly

Example: #

  • Regular price: $5,000
  • Sale price: $4,500

🛒 Sale badges increase clicks.


When to Use Discounts #

Use discounts for:
✔ New product launch
✔ Slow-moving stock
✔ Special promotions
✔ Limited-time offers

❌ Don’t discount constantly — it devalues your brand.


Step 3: Schedule Sales (If Available) #

Some setups allow you to:

  • Set sale start date
  • Set sale end date

This creates urgency without manual changes.


Step 4: Pricing Variable Products #

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For variable products:

  • Each variation can have its own price
  • Larger sizes or premium options can cost more

📌 Price differences should make sense to customers.


Psychological Pricing Tips (Simple Ones) #

✔ $4,999 instead of $5,000
✔ Show savings clearly
✔ Avoid weird decimals
✔ Don’t race to the bottom

🧠 People buy with emotion, then justify logically.


Common Seller Pricing Mistakes #

❌ Forgetting commission
❌ Pricing too low to “get sales”
❌ Using discounts all the time
❌ Not adjusting prices when costs change

⚠️ Low prices don’t fix bad listings.


Discount Best Practices #

✔ Keep discounts time-limited
✔ Be honest with “was” prices
✔ Test small discounts first
✔ Track which products sell better


Final Tip #

Smart pricing keeps you profitable and competitive.
Discounts should be a tool — not a habit 💰🧠

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