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Scarcity: Limited Time Only

Scarcity: Limited Time Only

People place more value on things that are scarce or in limited supply.

Use urgency, exclusivity, and limited-time offers to create scarcity.

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Cialdini breaks down the art of persuasion into six principles: reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity.

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