Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'loss leaders' - selling certain items below cost to attract customers to their marketplace stalls?

Test your knowledge about ancient retail and product marketing strategies! The marketplaces of ancient civilizations were sophisticated centers of commerce with complex pricing strategies, market segmentation, and competitive practices. From the agoras of Ancient Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, merchants developed innovative approaches to attract customers and maximize profits. This poll explores how ancient retailers positioned their products in these early commercial environments.

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Ancient Egyptians, who would sell discounted grain to attract buyers to their higher-priced luxury goods
Phoenician merchants, who used underpriced textiles to draw customers to their more profitable spice and metal trades
Roman forum vendors, who offered cheap olive oil samples to sell premium wines and garum (fish sauce)
Chinese Han Dynasty traders, who used low-cost silk scraps to entice buyers toward complete garments