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Who is a consumer?


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A consumer is the one who purchases the product for his/her own need and uses or consumes it. A consumer cannot resell the good, product or service but can consume it to earn his/her livelihood and self-employment.

Definition of consumer

The consumer is the one who is the end-user of any goods or services. Any person, other than the buyer who buys the product or services, and consumes the product by taking his/her permission is categorized as a consumer. Any single or group of people, other than the buyer who buys the product or services, consumes the product by seeking his/her permission falls under the category of a consumer. In simpler words, the consumer can be termed as the end-user of the goods or services.

Types of consumer

A service or product-producing firm has to identify and classify the different types of consumers when they target them with its product to gain profits. Listed below are the different types of consumers

  • Commercial Consumer- These types of consumers buy goods in large quantities, not sure if they need the product or not. Also, sometimes they associate special needs with their purchase orders.
  • Discretionary Spending Consumers- These types of consumers have unique buying habits. Usually, they purchase a lot of clothes and electronic gadgets.
  • Extroverted Consumer- These types of consumers prefer brands that are unique and become loyal consumers once they gain that trust as a customer for the brand.
  • Inferior Goods Consumer- These types of consumers have low income and buy goods having low prices.

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