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agapetos -> Do you haggle? (11/4/2009 5:29:44 PM)

So when you're going off to buy something new (tv, computer, printer, whatever) do you ever haggle?



Mollymouser -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/4/2009 5:44:02 PM)

Most large US stores don't really do the "haggling" thing ... though I suppose it would be worth a try if I were shopping at a local store. Then again, we tend to do most of our shopping online these days, and there's really no opportunity for haggling.

That being said, if I am looking to purchase a floor model, or something with some minor or cosmetic damage, I would probably ask for a price reduction.

Come to think of it, we haven't purchased a TV, computer or printer within the last 5 years ... I guess those are the sorts of thing we don't buy very often.



Mrs.Wifey -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/4/2009 6:42:32 PM)

Only if we can pay cash on a large purchase, it does get you a discount on occasion.



davelinde -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/4/2009 6:51:50 PM)

For larger amounts... yes. Usually I end up buying on-line but if I am inclined to buy in a store I will at least ask -- is that the best price you can offer? are there any promotions or discounts? Not classic "haggling" per se, but it's easy enough to ask. You can figure out pretty quick if the person you are talking to can discount or not.

The key thing is knowing what prices are possible up front. The Internet is great for that.



LCannon -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/4/2009 7:16:01 PM)

Not generally on 'base' price but like demo/floor models or 'extras' I might(try to)bargain depending on what it is.



3cappuccinosmom -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/5/2009 8:56:27 AM)

I don't.

But my dh does. He comes from a place where bargaining and bartering is the norm, so to just accept a sticker price at face value is difficult. Sometimes it's embarassing for me, but he has gotten us some really great deals on things like cars, and on various services he's needed for the rental properties.



aprilshowers12 -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/5/2009 9:27:36 AM)

I do at places that it the norm: car dealerships, appliance stores, garage sales etc. But not others.

We recently bought a new car. I went to Kelly Blue Book and to the car dealers site and did research on the car to find the best price. I went in with that information. The sales person did not know what hit him, he was kind of shocked. DH thought it was funny because the guy really thought he was going to be dealing with hubby. I was kind of watching my daughter in the playroom when they started talking about price. I had a check for half the price of the car in my purse, which I told him. But I told him that we were leaving if they were not willing to work with us on the price because it was the end of the month and there were 4 dealerships within 2 miles that all wanted to sell a car that week and were willing to take that check.

Then I told DH to watch our DD and pulled out all the research. The guy was like I'll talk to my boss. [:)] I told him, we'll pay you the price that KBB says this car is worth plus the extra stuff the dealership added that's all. We got the car for $600 over our price.



Mollymouser -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/5/2009 4:21:21 PM)

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ORIGINAL: coolfamily6

I do at places that it the norm: car dealerships, appliance stores, garage sales etc. But not others.

We recently bought a new car. I went to Kelly Blue Book and to the car dealers site and did research on the car to find the best price. I went in with that information. The sales person did not know what hit him, he was kind of shocked. DH thought it was funny because the guy really thought he was going to be dealing with hubby. I was kind of watching my daughter in the playroom when they started talking about price. I had a check for half the price of the car in my purse, which I told him. But I told him that we were leaving if they were not willing to work with us on the price because it was the end of the month and there were 4 dealerships within 2 miles that all wanted to sell a car that week and were willing to take that check.

Then I told DH to watch our DD and pulled out all the research. The guy was like I'll talk to my boss. [:)] I told him, we'll pay you the price that KBB says this car is worth plus the extra stuff the dealership added that's all. We got the car for $600 over our price.


Nice! When we bought my car in 2006, the salesman TRIED to deal with my wonderful DH, who just smiled and pointed to me.

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Szaftoo -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/6/2009 1:30:10 PM)

I don't haggle because I'm not good at it, however, my husband does for every large purchase. He does it for all the major stores and tells each store he is shopping around and how much each store is charging. Some stores lower the price, others throw in accessory items, upgrades, warranties, etc.



aprilshowers12 -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/6/2009 1:31:57 PM)

I just love when they think that only the guys can talk money, get into 2009 already! I pay the bills, I know how much we can afford to pay. DH just does not have the time to deal with the everyday aspects of our finances.

He knows what is going on, we discuss everything but I haggle better. [:D] He would just pay sticker for everything.



Mollymouser -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/6/2009 2:26:36 PM)

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Mrs.Wifey -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/6/2009 2:30:16 PM)

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ORIGINAL: coolfamily6

I just love when they think that only the guys can talk money, get into 2009 already! I pay the bills, I know how much we can afford to pay. DH just does not have the time to deal with the everyday aspects of our finances.

He knows what is going on, we discuss everything but I haggle better. [:D] He would just pay sticker for everything.


You know, women are more likely to speak with a financial planner then a man is? I always found that interesting...

I did the haggling for our last vehicle purchase as well. Not because I'm better then DH but because I'm pickier[8D]



trainfan -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/6/2009 3:32:11 PM)

I don't haggle much but some of my customers will haggle over almost everything. I even had a customer try to get a discount on a 25 cent item. [&:]



A-Mighty-Oak -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/6/2009 10:08:52 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Harvie

Most large US stores don't really do the "haggling" thing ... though I suppose it would be worth a try if I were shopping at a local store. Then again, we tend to do most of our shopping online these days, and there's really no opportunity for haggling.

That being said, if I am looking to purchase a floor model, or something with some minor or cosmetic damage, I would probably ask for a price reduction.

Come to think of it, we haven't purchased a TV, computer or printer within the last 5 years ... I guess those are the sorts of thing we don't buy very often.


Haggling at major retail stores has been changing in very recent years, but especially since the advent of researching prices on the internet. I have read in the newspapers and online that some stores will actually honor a lower price if you say that a crosstown store had it on sale for a lower price than what they are selling it for. I have heard that places are much more prone to a lets make a deal as well.



agapetos -> RE: Do you haggle? (11/7/2009 5:28:01 AM)

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I have read in the newspapers and online that some stores will actually honor a lower price if you say that a crosstown store had it on sale for a lower price than what they are selling it for.
Curious. Many shops here have been doing that for years.

There was a deparment store that was able to advertise 'Never knowingly undersold' and would offer people £5 if they found a product the shop sold cheaper locally elsewhere ~ you didn't need to buy the product. That was pre-internet days and they no longer do that. They will match prices though.

There's at least 1 shop who will price match and then give an additional 10% of the difference if you find something you've bought cheaper. I phoned them about something and they told me they would match the price but they would take into account the delivery charges the other shop charged (which were none).



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