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Negotiating a bargain

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Mr.McGinty

Just wondering if anyone has had any luck with haggling a price reduction when buying new from a dealer. I always feel a bit rude trying this, even at a garage sale! But if there is a way to approach this issue I'd welcome some tips.


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KennyV

This is the end of season for many dealers... they are all doing a lot of price negotiating to make a sale...

If you already know what you are looking for, then start price shopping... you should find some big price differences. :smile:KennyV


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Hershey

Yeah, I am just horrible at haggling. Sometimes I can do it, but it just isn't my forte at all. I did manage to get a little freebie tossed in when I purchased all of my new computer stuff recently. I was a nervous wreck even asking.


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SeniorCitizen

It's easy in later years. Just ask if they have a senior discount.:laughing:


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Twinkle

Sandbur you are funny :smile:. I find that doing some price checking before you try to negotiate puts you in a better position. Where I live many shops already have policies in place which promise you a reduction and a bonus if you find the item cheaper elsewhere.


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littleAudrey

I always haggle because I just love doing it. I find with yard sales people expect it and even some dealers now expect to do it so they put a higher price on it to start with. The best thing is to say that you've seen it cheaper elsewhere and ask them to match the price.


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Honey

I'd haggle for something for a quarter to see if they would sell it for a dime. It was something I picked up from my grandparents, my grand dad was a travelling salesman, back in the day.


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Thunder

Believe it or not, my wife is a lot better at that than I am. If I think it's a fair price, I'll pay it. If I don't, I'll walk.


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