Which of the following statements is not correct regardingdeals?

• Deals can also alter perceptions of value—a short-term pricereduction may signal a different price/quality relationship thanwould be ideal from the manufacturer's perspective.

• A deal refers generally to a type of long-term price reductionthat can take several forms

• One form of a deal involves a special financing arrangement,such as reduced percentage interest rates or extended repaymentterms.

• Deals encourage trial because they lower the risk for consumersby reducing the cost of the good.

• A "buy one, get one free" offer is considered a deal.