How to Haggle, Snaggle, Bargain and Win

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By Calandra Ferguson
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Haggle, Snaggle, Bargain and Win

Everyone likes a bargain. Here's how to haggle to get the best prices on goods and services.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Closed mouths don’t get fed. Don't be shy. Ask for the deal. If you never ask-you'll never get one.
Step 2

The purpose of “haggling” is for the buyer and seller to come to like minds which benefit both parties. With that in mind, don’t insult the seller by offering a price which is disgustingly beneath the value of the seller’ s goods. Offending the seller is a surefire way not to get a discount. Be reasonable and realistic in your offer.
Step 3

Make sure you’re asking the right person for the discount. This is true if you’re at a yard sale or in a department store. Speak directly to the person authorized to provide the discount otherwise you’re wasting your time and someone else’s.
Step 4

Some say not to accept the first offer. I disagree. If you’re offered a price you’re willing to work with there’s no harm in accepting the offer. In doing this, you may also open the doors to further discounts on other goods or services offered by the seller; versus being seen as greedy and hard to deal with.
Step 5

Don’t take it personal if you’re refused. It’s business. Keep smiling. Keep shopping and keep trying.
Step 6

A seller may believe your haggling is a sign of desperation-thereby giving them a false sense of belief that you’ll buy no matter what. The solution to this is to never lose your cool, never let ‘em see you sweat and be willing to walk away.