Van Westendorp Price Sensitivity & Willingness-to-Pay Survey
Measures acceptable price ranges, perceived value, and purchase intent for consumer products using the Van Westendorp Price Sensitivity Meter. Designed for product managers and pricing researchers evaluating new or existing product pricing strategies.
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For this survey, please think of one specific consumer product you might buy soon (e.g., wireless earbuds, an air fryer, a smart thermostat). You will answer all pricing questions about this same product. Please name the specific product you are considering:
The next four questions ask you to think about different price points for the product you named. Please enter a number in your local currency for each.
At the typical price you stated, how would you rate the overall value for money of this product?
In a sentence or two, what would clearly justify paying a higher price for this product?
What is your age?
Thank you for your time. Your responses help us better understand price expectations and value perceptions for consumer products. You may now submit your survey.
Have you purchased this type of product in the past 12 months?
At what price would you consider this product to be so expensive that you would not consider buying it, regardless of its quality? (Enter a number in your local currency.)
How likely are you to purchase this product at your typical price within the next 30 days?
Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you would like to share about your price expectations or how you evaluate value for this type of product?
What is your gender identity?
Why haven't you purchased this type of product recently? Select all that apply.
At what price would you consider this product to be so inexpensive that you would question its quality? (Enter a number in your local currency.)
How important is build quality and materials when deciding whether to pay more for this product?
We'd like to explore your pricing thinking a bit further. Based on the prices you provided, what factors most influenced where you set your upper and lower price limits?
In which country or region do you currently live?
For this type of product, are you the main purchase decision-maker?
At what price would you consider this product to be starting to get expensive — not out of the question, but you would need to think carefully before buying? (Enter a number in your local currency.)
How important is brand reputation when deciding whether to pay more for this product?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
At what price would you consider this product to be a bargain — a great buy for the money? (Enter a number in your local currency.)
How important is warranty or after-sales support when deciding whether to pay more for this product?
What is your current employment status?
What is the typical price you would expect to pay for this product today? (Enter a number in your local currency.)
How important is design and aesthetics when deciding whether to pay more for this product?
How important are unique features not found in alternatives when deciding whether to pay more for this product?
How important are positive reviews and recommendations when deciding whether to pay more for this product?
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