17 Pricing Strategy Global Agent Skill
Pricing strategy for global markets — value-based, anchor pricing, charm pricing, decoy effect. Has 4 region variants for currency psychology (US/EU/SEA/LATAM). INCLUDES Dropshipping Markup Math section (3-5x markup, BE-ROAS, profit margin). Trigger: 'pricing strategy', 'price positioning', 'charm pricing', 'pricing psychology', 'dropshipping markup'.
Install
one command, takes just this skill from the repositorynpx skills add https://github.com/minhnv0807/ai-business-skills --skill 17-pricing-strategy-globalThe instruction itself
31 sections, as written by the authorPricing Strategy (Global)
> Price is the most leveraged decision in marketing. A 1% price increase typically yields a 10%+ profit improvement (Bain). Currency psychology, decimal conventions, and installment culture differ HUGELY by region.
For newbies
Who is this skill for?
| Audience | Concrete example |
|----------|------------------|
| Founder setting initial pricing | First product launch, no historical data |
| DTC brand optimizing pricing page | Already selling, want to lift conversion or margin |
| SaaS deciding tier structure | Free / Pro / Enterprise; monthly vs annual |
| Dropshipper calculating markup | Importing from supplier, selling DTC |
| Service business packaging offers | Coaching, consulting, agency retainers |
Who is this NOT for?
- Vietnam-only pricing -> Use
17-pricing-strategy(VN skill) — covers VND psychology - Already at scale with strong data team -> You probably have proprietary models; this skill gives you starting frameworks
30-second pre-read
This skill produces ONE pricing strategy file with 7 components: pricing model selection, price ladder design (3-5 tiers), charm/anchor/decoy mechanics, break-even analysis, competitor benchmarking, A/B test plan, and pricing page layout. Pick 1 of 4 region variants — the variant tunes currency formatting, decimal convention, charm pricing styles, and installment culture.
3 common errors
- Using US charm pricing in EU -> EU shoppers see
$9.99as "American" not "low" — feels foreign - Ignoring installment culture in LATAM -> "BRL 1,200 to MXN 8,000" pricing flops without "12x R$100" or "8 cuotas sin intereses"
- Underpricing dropship products -> 2x markup leaves no room for ad spend; need 3-5x minimum
Why do you need this skill?
Without pricing strategy:
- Charm formatting wrong for region -> "feels off" -> conversion drop
- No anchor -> middle tier doesn't feel like value -> wrong tier wins
- No installment option in LATAM -> abandoned cart 60%+
- Dropship markup too thin -> can't afford ads -> stalls
- No charm psychology in B2C -> leaving money on the table
Pick the right region defaults, apply proven frameworks, layer on dropshipping math when relevant.
Workflow
Step 0: Check global context file
|-- exists -> read product / customer / region info
|-- missing -> suggest user run product-marketing-context-global first
Step 1: Pick region variant (US / EU / SEA / LATAM)
Step 2: Choose pricing model (One-time / Subscription / Tiered / Bundle / Freemium / Pay-as-you-go)
Step 3: If dropshipping product -> apply markup math (this file, see below)
Step 4: Design price ladder (3-tier with charm + anchor + decoy)
Step 5: Calculate break-even
Step 6: Compare with 2-3 competitors
Step 7: Write pricing page copy + A/B test plan
Step 0: Check global context
Check .agents/product-marketing-context-global.md:
- Yes -> Read product, customer, region. Do NOT re-ask.
- No -> Suggest running
product-marketing-context-globalfirst.
Step 1: Pick region variant
Ask: "Which is your PRIMARY region: US, EU, SEA, or LATAM?"
Where do you primarily sell?
|-- US / Canada --> 01-us.md (USD, charm $9.99, monthly subs)
|-- EU / EEA / UK --> 02-eu.md (EUR, charm EUR 9,99, VAT-inclusive)
|-- Southeast Asia --> 03-sea.md (SGD/MYR/IDR/THB/PHP, discount-heavy)
|-- Latin America --> 04-latam.md (BRL/MXN/ARS, parcelado / cuotas common)
|-- Vietnam only --> Use `17-pricing-strategy` (VN skill)
Step 2: Pricing models
| Model | Best for | Examples |
|-------|---------|---------|
| One-time | Physical products, courses | T-shirt, ebook, lifetime license |
| Subscription | Recurring value, software | SaaS, streaming, gym, supplement |
| Tiered | Differentiated buyers | SaaS Free/Pro/Enterprise |
| Bundle | Bigger AOV, perceived savings | Spa package, software bundle |
| Freemium | Large funnel, low conversion | Slack, Zoom, Notion |
| Pay-as-you-go | Variable usage | Cloud, API, AWS |
| Hybrid | Combination of models | Subscription + add-on usage credits |
Step 3: DROPSHIPPING MARKUP MATH (CRITICAL)
> This section applies only if you're sourcing products from suppliers (AliExpress, Spocket, CJDropshipping, etc.) and reselling DTC.
The 3-5x markup rule
Dropshipping requires HIGH markup because:
- Ad spend is ~40-60% of revenue (paid acquisition is your only growth channel)
- Returns/refunds: 5-10% loss
- Payment processing: 2-3% per transaction
- Platform fees (Shopify): 1-2%
- Customs/duties (if cross-border): 5-15%
If your markup is only 2x cost, you have ZERO budget for ads. You need 3-5x minimum.
The math
Cost from supplier: USD 5.00
Shipping to customer: USD 3.00
Total cost: USD 8.00
Sale price: USD 29.99 (3.75x markup)
Revenue: USD 29.99
- Cost USD 8.00
- Payment processing USD 0.90 (3%)
- Platform fee USD 0.30 (1%)
= Gross profit USD 20.79
= Gross margin 69.3%
Of that USD 20.79 gross profit:
- Ad spend cap USD 14.55 (70% of profit)
- Operations USD 2.08 (10%)
- Net profit USD 4.16 (~14% net margin)
Break-Even ROAS (BE-ROAS) formula
BE-ROAS = 1 / (1 - cost/sale_price)
Example:
- Cost USD 8, sale USD 29.99
- cost/sale = 0.267
- BE-ROAS = 1 / (1 - 0.267) = 1 / 0.733 = 1.36x
Translation: Your ads must return AT LEAST USD 1.36 for every USD 1 spent
just to break even. Profitable target: 2.5x or higher.
Markup tiers by product price
| Product cost | Recommended markup | Sale price | BE-ROAS | Profit ROAS target |
|-------------|-------------------|-----------|---------|-------------------|
| < USD 5 | 5-10x | USD 25-49.99 | 1.25x | 2.5x |
| USD 5-15 | 4-5x | USD 49-79 | 1.40x | 2.7x |
| USD 15-30 | 3-4x | USD 79-129 | 1.55x | 3.0x |
| USD 30-60 | 2.5-3x | USD 129-199 | 1.75x | 3.2x |
| USD 60+ | 2-2.5x | USD 199+ | 2.0x | 3.5x |
The dropshipping price ladder
Free shipping threshold: USD 50 (push AOV up)
Lead-in product: USD 19.99 (small impulse buy, charm)
Core product: USD 39.99 (target sale, charm)
Premium variant: USD 79.99 (anchor + upsell)
Bundle: USD 99.99 (3 products, "save 25%")
Step 4: Design price ladder (universal — non-dropship)
Standard 3-tier structure
Goi 1 - Basic / Starter: [low charm price] - 3-4 features - "Try free"
Goi 2 - Pro / Standard: [middle anchor] - 7-8 features - "Most popular" badge
Goi 3 - Premium / Enterprise: [high price] - All features - "Contact sales"
Charm pricing (apply per region — see variants)
- US:
$9.99$29$99 - EU:
EUR 9,99EUR 29EUR 99 - SEA:
S$9.90RM39Rp 99,000 - LATAM:
R$ 99MX$19912x R$ 33(parcelado)
Anchor effect
Goi Premium: USD 199 (anchor — rarely sold)
Goi Pro: USD 99 (target — 60-70% choose)
Goi Basic: USD 29 (entry — price-sensitive)
Decoy effect (3-option trap)
A. Digital only: USD 50 (poor value)
B. Physical only: USD 120 (decoy - close to C, less value)
C. Digital + Physical: USD 130 (target - "+USD 10 gets BOTH")
Add decoy B -> ~3x lift in choosing C vs. without decoy.
Step 5: Break-even analysis
Break-even units = Fixed costs / (Price per unit - Variable cost per unit)
Example:
- Fixed costs: USD 30,000/month
- Sale price: USD 99
- Variable cost: USD 39 (cost + shipping + processing)
- Contribution: USD 60
- Break-even: 500 units / month
Step 6: Competitor benchmarking
Compare with 2-3 direct competitors:
| Competitor | Their price | Their feature | Your price | Your feature |
|------------|-------------|--------------|------------|--------------|
| Comp A | USD 89 | [feature] | USD 99 | + extra |
| Comp B | USD 129 | [feature] | USD 99 | + extra |
| Comp C | USD 79 | [feature] | USD 99 | premium tier |
Pricing positioning vs. competitors
- Premium (+20% or more above): Justify with quality/result/brand
- Parity (within +/- 10%): Win with feature/service/UX differentiation
- Value (-15-25% below): Win with operational efficiency, not loss-leading
Step 7: Pricing page + A/B test plan
Pricing page must-haves
| Element | Why |
|---------|-----|
| 3 tiers (not 1, not 4+) | Easy comparison; 3 is the sweet spot |
| Highlight middle tier | Anchor + decoy effect |
| Monthly / Annual toggle | Annual locks in cash; -15-20% discount |
| Feature comparison table | Decision support |
| FAQ | Address pricing objections |
| Customer testimonial | Social proof |
| Trial / refund policy | Risk reduction |
| Visible price (B2C) | "Contact sales" kills B2C conversion |
A/B test priority
- Price level (e.g. USD 29 vs. USD 39 — biggest impact)
- Charm format (USD 29 vs. USD 29.99)
- Tier structure (2 vs. 3 tiers)
- Annual discount % (15% vs. 20% vs. 25%)
- CTA copy ("Start free" vs. "Try Pro free")
Run each test for 2 weeks minimum, 95% confidence.
Output template
# Pricing Strategy - [Brand]
Region variant: [US / EU / SEA / LATAM]
Currency: [USD / EUR / etc.]
Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
## 1. Pricing model
[One-time / Subscription / Tiered / Bundle / Freemium / Pay-as-you-go]
## 2. Price ladder
| Tier | Price | Target buyer | Features | CTA |
|------|-------|--------------|----------|-----|
| Basic | X | Price-sensitive | [...] | "Try free" |
| Pro | Y | Target buyer | [...] | "Most popular" |
| Premium | Z | Anchor + premium | [...] | "Contact sales" |
## 3. Charm / anchor / decoy mechanics
- Charm: [region-appropriate format]
- Anchor: [premium tier explanation]
- Decoy: [if used]
## 4. Dropshipping markup (if applicable)
- Cost: USD X
- Sale: USD Y
- Markup: Nx
- BE-ROAS: 1.Xx
- Target ROAS: 2.Xx
## 5. Break-even
[Formula + monthly target]
## 6. Competitor positioning
[Premium / Parity / Value]
## 7. Pricing page layout
[3 tiers + comparison + FAQ + testimonial]
## 8. A/B test plan
[Test 1, Test 2, Test 3 with metrics]
Quality checklist
- [ ] Region variant chosen + currency formatted correctly
- [ ] 3 tiers (not 1, not 4+)
- [ ] Middle tier highlighted (anchor + decoy)
- [ ] Charm pricing applied per region convention
- [ ] If dropshipping: markup >= 3x cost, BE-ROAS calculated
- [ ] Break-even units / month documented
- [ ] 2-3 competitors compared
- [ ] Pricing page mockup or wireframe
- [ ] A/B test plan with success metric
- [ ] Installment / financing option for LATAM/SEA where relevant
Related skills
product-marketing-context-global— foundation16-marketing-psychology-global— anchoring, scarcity, framing29-dropshipping-mastery-global— for dropshipping deep-dive (when available)references/global-currency-pricing— deep currency reference
*Global Skill 17 (Pricing Strategy) | Over Powers Agency | v1.0.0*
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