Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the relationship between perceived brand quality (PBQ), customer perceived value (CPV) and
disposition to pay a higher price (DHP) for a product. Such an assessment also seeks to determine if consumer involvement and brand performance
measurements have moderating effects on this relationship.
Design/methodology/approach – Data from a sample of n 1,029 purchasers of six different product categories were analysed. The
respondents evaluated a product with items based on involvement profile scales. The chosen brands were evaluated using perceived quality,
value and brand performance items. Respondents were also asked if a higher price for the chosen product/brand would be paid. Structural
modelling was implemented. To corroborate moderating effects, a nested comparison invariance test for structural weights was used.
Findings – PBQ has a direct effect on CPV but not on DHP. CPV has a mild effect on DHP. Involvement and brand performance moderating effects
were confirmed.
Originality/value – Brand quality is assumed as a strategy to achieve a higher price disposition through customer value in contrast with previous
empirical literature that puts the price as a sign of quality. DHP is argued as a measurement to indicate “superior customer perceived value”. This
variable would be different from and more difficult to achieve than CPV.