Which innovative market research technique did ancient Egyptian merchants commonly use to test new products in the marketplaces of Memphis and Thebes?

Before the digital age, ancient civilizations had their own methods of understanding consumer preferences and market trends. From Phoenician traders collecting feedback along Mediterranean routes to Roman publicani analyzing tax records for consumption patterns, ancient market research was sophisticated and practical. This poll explores one fascinating technique used by ancient Egyptian merchants to gauge product viability in their bustling marketplaces.

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The 'Pharaoh's Seal' method, where new products were first presented to royal officials who approved items for wider marketplace testing
The 'Two-Price Test', where identical products were offered at different prices at opposite ends of marketplaces to determine optimal pricing strategies
The 'Temple Display' approach, where merchants donated product samples to temples to gain religious endorsement before commercial release
The 'Nile Trade Survey', where products were sent on trade boats to different regions and sales results were documented on papyrus scrolls