The Pause
By Eman
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Week 17. Price vs Value

Apr 26, 2026

“Price is what you pay, value is what you get.”

- Warren Buffett


Price vs Value

This week, we went to a ramen restaurant that recently reopened after three years. It used to be our favourite ramen place in Amsterdam, so expectations were high.

We waited in line for more than an hour. The ramen was good, but we questioned if it was worth the wait, especially now that other restaurants have caught up and offer a similar experience without the long queue.

That is what makes this quote so interesting. Price is clear, you pay money or spend time. Value is much less clear, it depends on the person.

For some people, the hype, the story, or revisiting a once favourite place adds value. For others, it matters more that similar quality is available without the long wait. The same bowl of ramen can feel worth it to one person and not to another.

It is easy to assume that higher price means higher value. In reality, something is only worth it if it matches what you care about.


Tags
#value #perspective #decisionmaking

The Pause

Week 17. Price vs Value

Apr 26, 2026

“Price is what you pay, value is what you get.”

- Warren Buffett


Price vs Value

This week, we went to a ramen restaurant that recently reopened after three years. It used to be our favourite ramen place in Amsterdam, so expectations were high.

We waited in line for more than an hour. The ramen was good, but we questioned if it was worth the wait, especially now that other restaurants have caught up and offer a similar experience without the long queue.

That is what makes this quote so interesting. Price is clear, you pay money or spend time. Value is much less clear, it depends on the person.

For some people, the hype, the story, or revisiting a once favourite place adds value. For others, it matters more that similar quality is available without the long wait. The same bowl of ramen can feel worth it to one person and not to another.

It is easy to assume that higher price means higher value. In reality, something is only worth it if it matches what you care about.


Tags
#value #perspective #decisionmaking