Compare buying a set with buying items individually

A set comparison should use the same item quantities and conditions so the apparent saving is understandable and relevant to the buyer.

A practical procedure

1. List the exact contents of the set and match them to current individual-item prices.

2. Calculate the two totals using the same eligible quantities and state excluded charges separately.

3. Ask whether the buyer needs all components before suggesting the set.

Worked example: a fictional session

In a fictional example, two items cost RM20 and RM15 separately, while the matching set is RM32; the illustrative difference is RM3 before other charges.

Check the limits

The arithmetic does not establish value for a buyer who needs only one component.