... amount we pay to own the item. The second price is the time, effort, and mental energy required to actually use and maintain it. For example, I bought a record player because I loved the idea of listening to vinyl it felt nostalgic and special. But after the purchase, I realized the "second price" involved setting up the player, managing speakers, and sticking to fixed playlists. Eventually, I found myself back on Spotify because of its convenience and flexibility. Have ...