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The term "commodity product" in this context refers a product that has been commoditized[1], and thus no premium price is possible.

From Wikipedia:

The more specific meaning of the term commodity is applied to goods only. It is used to describe a class of goods for which there is demand, but which is supplied without qualitative differentiation across a market.[2]

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commoditization

[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodity



Yes, I know what a commodity is. Thanks for insulting my intelligence. I was distinguishing between a commodity product and a non-product, which is something people don't even bother paying money for because it's practically free. A commodity product can't earn a premium price, but a non-product earns approximately epsilon.


Thanks for insulting my intelligence

I have no opinion on your intelligence. However, given that you were getting down votes I think it is clear I wasn't the only one who thought your writing could be clearer.




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