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

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An unsought good is something consumers typically don't think about buying until they need it, such as a replacement tire when the original unexpectedly goes flat. Unlike convenience, shopping, or specialty goods, unsought goods are not sought out regularly.

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