Commitment & loss
Small first payment to hold
How it may influence
A small first step can make the full purchase feel already decided.
Evidence to check
- Is the booking amount refundable, and in writing?
Useful step
Treat a deposit as the full decision.
When this is reasonable
Refundable holds are a fair way to reserve.
Tamil Nadu examples (illustrative)
- Online sale: "No, I'll pay full price" as the only way to close a pop-up.
- Course call: "pay ₹2,000 to lock your seat" before you have the full terms.
- Showroom: a free demo, then a feeling that you should buy.
Sources
This page is a general explanation only; it says nothing about any particular seller.