Ryan is on his way to work when he realizes he has a flat tire. He swings into Sam's Club, an auto repair shop, and has a new tire installed. Ryan's purchase of a new tire in this situation is considered to be a(n) .
A) shopping good
B) convenience good
C) unsought good
D) specialty good
E) industrial good

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An unsought good is a product that a consumer does not actively seek out to purchase, often because they do not anticipate needing it. In this case, Ryan did not plan to buy a tire but had to due to an unexpected flat tire.

Ryan Is on His Way to Work When He Realizes