Few tricks for everyone
Part of our population know how to bargain and fight for their hard-worked money. They’re able to bargain with salesmen in order to save a several bucks on television, a computer, or even new shoes. Few years ago there was a moment that I’ve never haggled before except at garage sales and in one computer title. Anyway, before trying to haggle, you have to be aware what the item normally goes for, so that you don't get cheated into paying more than the product is truly worth. The only way for you to possibly get a better deal on an item is if you discover some type of flaw or defect on the product, for example as a rip in a shirt or a stain on a pair of pants. If you really wish make your haggling skills better, price on a product in a department store, don't waste your time trying to bargain along with the salesperson that doesn't have even authority to negotiate prices. Ask for the manager and just present them what you discover.
Let me tell you few rules which you should keep in mind when purchasing anything.
1. Remember, you are the one who is buying; you have the cash in your checking account which the seller desperately desires. If they are working to get a commission (usually they are), they would rather sacrifice half of their take in order to complete the sale. As client, you are the king.
2. Know that the posted price for a big ticket item can be made smaller — whether it’s a car, a large TV, some hardware, furniture, or a house that you intend to buy. This is especially the case now, in these hard to deal with times.
3. Along the lines of not insulting sales people, keep in mind to be polite when doing haggling. A really effective way to haggle is to say that you witnessed somewhere the product at a smaller price than it is in this particular. Salespeople usually don’t want to lose the sale to different shop who will, in turn, be gaining you as their product buyer.
4. Never ever let them know that you truly want to purchase something. Give the impression that you’re only browsing, searching, and not that truly interested in purchasing anything.
5. Force yourself to leave if the merchant doesn’t give you a smaller price. As you are going toward the doors, 9 times out of 10 they will chase you down to offer a nicer for your wallet price. From time to time it’s better to leave a negotiation and walk away. By walking away from single vendor, one should have a perfect idea of that vendor’s ultimate price range. Repeating the process with another vendor selling the same or similar product should then give a pretty good idea about what a perfect price is.
6. Never ever let the salesperson take over your purchasing experience when you’re during the buying of expensive stuff, or when the store offers a certain discount. You must control the bargaining process. So when you’re looking to buy something, have a good idea about what it is you want.
7. Always watch your mood. And don’t waste other people’s time. If you put a salesperson through really large negotiations, be always ready to purchase. And leave your weapon at home. Herb Cohen, author of You Can Negotiate Anything, says that’s it’s better to take softer-touch approach: "I told my spouse/mother/accountant that I’d only spend X, and I am not able to spend more than that. Is there any way you can help me with this?"