Though even that isn't necessary. "Value" already includes price. "It was a good value" means it was worth what it cost. To say, "It was a good value for the price" is redundant.“Value for the price” is definitely the more grammatically correct term.
I never realized how much I overlooked that phrase until this thread pointed it out and then watching the Jaleo dining review that just dropped today. Geez, now that I’m aware, it did kind of make me cringe every time it was said. Not to be petty or nitpicky, but I guess it’s the copy reviewer in me that just makes term now unbearable.
“Value for the price” is definitely the more grammatically correct term.
I blame The New Math.If an American says a string of words that I think mean something different based on my use of English I assume I have just missed some cultural thing again. So, this discussion is interesting.
If anyone says "price per value" to you just ask them well "How many values does it cost?"
Per anything implies units of measurement. Maybe "per value" is measured in valuecoins.
The price per value phrase may have started with people saying price verses valueHow about 'Price vs Value'
Value is always subjective. How big is the serving of mac and cheese? Is it any good? Was it hot and fresh? Was there a decent amount of pulled pork on it? Or did you walk away saying, "Geez, that was a waste of money. I would have been better off getting a Mickey pretzel"?How about 'Price vs Value'
A Mickey pretzel $7
Pulled Pork Mac n Chz $10
The pretzel is better price, not a better value*
*Value is subjective in all other cases beside this one
Of course, a $7 Mickey pretzel is an awful value since I can walk into a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory anywhere around here (NJ) and get a great hot fresh pretzel for 55 cents.
Exactly. And there will always be exceptions like those who are on a gluten-only diet, already ate lunch, don't like pork/chz/slaw, really love Mickey or require a pretzel this instant. lolValue is always subjective. How big is the serving of mac and cheese? Is it any good? Was it hot and fresh? Was there a decent amount of pulled pork on it? Or did you walk away saying, "Geez, that was a waste of money. I would have been better off getting a Mickey pretzel"?
Of course, a $7 Mickey pretzel is an awful value since I can walk into a Philly Soft Pretzel Factory anywhere around here (NJ) and get a great hot fresh pretzel for 55 cents.