Bargain for a Cheaper Price on Everything
by BC Doan on May 06, 2008 with 16 Comments
Learn how to negotiate for a cheaper price on everything you buy.
Experts say that we can negotiate almost on anything for a cheaper price, with anyone, and anywhere. However, you have to be comfortable in your own skin to drive a hard bargain. Some people are good at it; others will just pay the price and be done with.
These four expert hagglers either provide personal service, or resources and tips on their website.
Phil Landers
If you are in the market to buy a new car, he is your man! He is a professional auto haggler, and he is the owner of No More Haggling website. For a fee, you can hire Phil Landers to go with you to the car dealers to get the best price, and come with you to pick up your new car to make sure everything is right. This service is available only for Illinois people though.
Nina Johansson
Buying jewelry? Get in touch with her! She is a jewelry shopper, and one of the hosts of Shangby. You can chat with her, and get your questions answered. Check out this website for tips on negotiating jewelry at a fair price.
Teri Gault
She is a haggling expert, and the owner of The Grocery Game and Teri Today websites. Both sites are designed to help consumers save money. She can bargain at most stores that we just come in and pay, such as Macy, Best Buy, to high-end furniture store.
Her secret: ask for a discount, if you don’t get it, ask another sale person, then finally ask the owner or a store manager. Her website suggests a list of things you can do to save money.
Rick Doble
He is the editor of Savvy Discounts, and a veteran haggler. His website offers guide to haggling, bargaining, negotiating, to saving money articles on groceries, prescriptions, phone expenses and more. Check out the many resources on this website.
Here are two videos to watch to get started:
You can negotiate from medical bills, insurance bills, credit card bills, to most anything if you learn some tips on haggling. It is a tough world out there, and these haggling experts did it to save thousands dollars for what they want. We can do it too, with practice, lot of practice!
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MysLykeMeeh | May 6, 2008 | Reply
That’s cool. Maybe, I can save more money through this insights. Great one, icy. Keep up!
nobert soloria bermosa | May 6, 2008 | Reply
nice article IC,it’s gotta be a big one again
Judy Sheldon | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Icy, You are right. I worked in retail mgmt for yrs and know that many things can be bargained. Say someone opened the pkg to look at it better, and laid it back on the shelf. If another asked, I would give it to them for 1/2 off. If they didn’t they would pay full price. There is some discretion there, and we can use it to our advantage.
Good job here. Thanks. There are some places the buyer expects us to haggle so the price is actually set higher.
louie jerome | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Good tips!
C A Johnson | May 6, 2008 | Reply
This was a very interesting article, Icy. I really enjoyed reading it. You are so kind to share your tips with us. Thank you so much.
Alexa Gates | May 6, 2008 | Reply
when i’m working at my dad’s store and trying to sell some jewelry.. usually i tell the customer a slightly higher price that it’s supposed to be…and then get my dad to bring the price down a little bit. The people love it! that’s how sales works though… they make it so that you can negotiate without having to lose any money
Just thought i’d share! great article!
Ruby Hawk | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Very interesting, I am a very bargain minded shopper and this gives me more leverage.
valli | May 6, 2008 | Reply
Cool. I enjoyed reading this.
KathySpring | May 7, 2008 | Reply
Well with the price of everything going high…this will sure help me. I echo Ruby Hawk to
Thank You Icy
Love and Sunshine
KathySpring
SunGoddess | May 7, 2008 | Reply
Icy,
This is awesome! At some establishments, you can negotiate a lower price. Besides, what’s the worst thing they can say? no?? It’s always worth the effort to save money!!
Sun Goddess
quiet voice | May 7, 2008 | Reply
…Hi IC, this is priceless
information. Thank you.
Anne Lyken-Garner | May 8, 2008 | Reply
This is truly informative. I have to steel myself to bargain because I still feel a bit uneasy about it. However, last week I went to buy some fabric for a sofa cover that I want to make. They had a large unopened roll (I know that this is not the word used for it, but I can’t think of it right now) and two near-end ones.
I asked for one of the end ones to be measured but it was just short of the amount I wanted, so I offered to buy the other end one as well, if they gave them to me at a cut price. They were happy to, and I walked out with some great fabric (in two pieces mind you, but perfect fabric anyway) having paid half of what it was worth. I was pleased with myself!
Lucy Lockett | May 10, 2008 | Reply
Great information!
Francie | May 13, 2008 | Reply
This was a Great article, all good information when you think it may work to bring the price down.
Eden Emersen | Jun 13, 2008 | Reply
I’ve haggled but never heard of these experts and never thought of some of these tips. Great to know this information!
AC Hamilton III | Jan 24, 2009 | Reply
Yes sir, lots of valid reasons to bargain, and the most important: Get it cheaper. Lol!
Excellent.
AC