Which of the following customer loyalty practices was genuinely used by merchants in Ancient Rome to encourage repeat business?

Step back in time to explore the fascinating retail and shopping practices of ancient civilizations! Long before modern malls and e-commerce, ancient societies developed sophisticated systems for trade, commerce, and customer loyalty. This trivia question challenges your knowledge about how our ancestors approached retail and shopping experiences. Test your understanding of ancient commercial practices and see if you can identify authentic historical shopping traditions from clever distractors!

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Tesserae fidelitatis - clay tokens given to regular customers that could be exchanged for discounts on future purchases
Papyrus punch cards where ten stamps earned a free amphora of olive oil
The 'Mercurius Circle' - an exclusive shopping club for patricians with monthly subscription fees
Family account ledgers where accumulated spending earned status ranks like Bronze, Silver, and Gold patronage