What is the point of the "Buyer's Premium"?

[HercDriver]

When I go out to eat, I have to add 20% for the tip at the end. I don't feel like I'm being deceived in any way, I just know that's how the waitstaff makes their money. Same with the AH, it's just part of the "night out." I think I'm going to start calling it a "Buyer's Premium" when I go out for dinner, instead of a "tip."

[raulus]

Originally Posted by HercDriver

When I go out to eat, I have to add 20% for the tip at the end. I don't feel like I'm being deceived in any way, I just know that's how the waitstaff makes their money. Same with the AH, it's just part of the "night out." I think I'm going to start calling it a "Buyer's Premium" when I go out for dinner, instead of a "tip."

I guess part of the question might also be how you feel about it when the airlines do it? Do you like buying at one price, and then having to pay to carry on your bag, select your seat, or check your bag?

How about when you go to the hotel nowhere close to a resort, and they charge you resort fees?

Certainly most of the time, these business practices drive people mad. I suspect that the psychological effect here is similar.