Steam fake discounts?

I am pretty sure that CS 1.6 cost $10 originally...

They do increase base price for CS:GO.

they also did it on trine2, amnesia, and whatever else piewdiefagpie reviewed :P

that is the oldest bundle on steam..

But... that's CZ

This all be what this carbon unit believes too.

There is no need to anaylize. Economists have proven that it is easier for people to compare a relative value and not absolute value. 50% off is cheaper than 50$. true, i have not given anything to compare it with, that's the point...
and the real value is ofcourse how much fun you get out of the item. actually a very interesting topic :)

Oh come on, like Valve isn't aware of the best marketing tactics when they use a bunch of them every sale.

See some here

May be from last year's summer sale, but most of it does apply still. And yes, percentage does affect things because how often do you see the advice to not buy unless it's 75% off?

Not only there, here in Argentina they did the same, they stick with the normal price, add an sticker of 50% off, when black friday is out, all prices goes up and never go down again...