on 3/4/2009
great way,I once started a stand on the street for selling some chinese folk materials,and yes,different ppl using different way to bargain,some are just like 40 or even less percent and some are not haggling just like AbbyNormal thinking it's hard for the young make a living.I think you can haggle,but do not go extreme,esp.to those street vendors,who would yelling around for selling commodities under a -15C winter nite!
on 1/24/2009
LOL, this reminds me of my haggler father in-law. My husband and I were at the local Nissan dealer for about 3 hours with him when he was shopping for a new truck, he nearly got up and walked out at one point but he ended up getting them to go down on the price %5,000 because he was paying cash.
on 6/10/2008
I really don't haggle. I will ask nicely if I can get a discount on a more expensive item if it is out of my range. I shop antiques, not flea markets. Just be nice! Everyone is trying to make a living. Have respect!
on 8/8/2006
Even when shopping online it is still possible to haggle if you pick up the phone or email. Small to medium sized e-tailers are more likely to haggle. Join a haggling community (they do exist) where people help each other to find and haggle better deals.
on 3/11/2006
Even when shopping online, it is still possible to haggle if you pick up the phone or send an e-mail. Small to medium sized E-tailers are more likely to haggle. Join a haggling community (they do exist) where people help each other find and haggle better deals.
on 12/30/2005
You could always point out (if it is the case) that: "This is the first time of probably many more future transactions. So as a goodwill gesture could you consider a discount please?" It worked for me once!!
on 11/22/2005
While trying to bring a vendor down to your price, remind them of any flaws the product might have and try to persuade them by saying things like "if I were you I'd take it", and at the same time show them that amount in cash. This will persuade the vendor into believing it's a good deal.
on 11/22/2005
Take the time to learn the dialect, especially if you ARE chinese. Once, I managed to get a coke for about 1 RMB (12 cents, approximately) ^_^ It shows that you care, and they trust you more, and also, they think you're one of the locals and they can't trick you into paying more than an item is worth. Also, if you are a tourist, try not to wear too much fancy jewelry or stuff...It shows that you are rich and have lots of money.
on 11/22/2005
Carry one large weatherproof bag with pockets to hold all of your supplies, including water, and there will be plenty of room to stash all of your finds! Keep valuables well hidden in your clothing pockets to avoid pickpockets.
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mrssoandso said
on 7/27/2009 I've been successful at department store too. Not a big discount but still...haggle on!
electronicguru1 said
on 3/25/2009 Thanks for a great article. Haggling is such a lost art now-a-days.
MarkBrad said
on 3/4/2009 great way,I once started a stand on the street for selling some chinese folk materials,and yes,different ppl using different way to bargain,some are just like 40 or even less percent and some are not haggling just like AbbyNormal thinking it's hard for the young make a living.I think you can haggle,but do not go extreme,esp.to those street vendors,who would yelling around for selling commodities under a -15C winter nite!
530shasta said
on 1/24/2009 LOL, this reminds me of my haggler father in-law. My husband and I were at the local Nissan dealer for about 3 hours with him when he was shopping for a new truck, he nearly got up and walked out at one point but he ended up getting them to go down on the price %5,000 because he was paying cash.
Kallicat said
on 12/25/2008 The best tip is to be prepared to walk away. The seller will usually come down in price to stop you from leaving. Thanks for the tips.
hlthychoclitnut said
on 12/19/2008 I have been successful in haggling at dept. stores can't hurt to try right?
ammenon said
on 12/14/2008 40-50 percent? interesting starting point.
AbbyNormal said
on 6/10/2008 I really don't haggle. I will ask nicely if I can get a discount on a more expensive item if it is out of my range. I shop antiques, not flea markets. Just be nice! Everyone is trying to make a living. Have respect!
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Even when shopping online it is still possible to haggle if you pick up the phone or email. Small to medium sized e-tailers are more likely to haggle.
Join a haggling community (they do exist) where people help each other to find and haggle better deals.
Anonymous said
on 3/11/2006 Even when shopping online, it is still possible to haggle if you pick up the phone or send an e-mail.
Small to medium sized E-tailers are more likely to haggle.
Join a haggling community (they do exist) where people help each other find and haggle better deals.
Anonymous said
on 12/30/2005 You could always point out (if it is the case) that: "This is the first time of probably many more future transactions. So as a goodwill gesture could you consider a discount please?" It worked for me once!!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 While trying to bring a vendor down to your price, remind them of any flaws the product might have and try to persuade them by saying things like "if I were you I'd take it", and at the same time show them that amount in cash. This will persuade the vendor into believing it's a good deal.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Take the time to learn the dialect, especially if you ARE chinese. Once, I managed to get a coke for about 1 RMB (12 cents, approximately) ^_^ It shows that you care, and they trust you more, and also, they think you're one of the locals and they can't trick you into paying more than an item is worth. Also, if you are a tourist, try not to wear too much fancy jewelry or stuff...It shows that you are rich and have lots of money.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Carry one large weatherproof bag with pockets to hold all of your supplies, including water, and there will be plenty of room to stash all of your finds!
Keep valuables well hidden in your clothing pockets to avoid pickpockets.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Don't "let the excitement of haggling overpower your better judgment and lead you" to buy something you don't want or don't need.