Any pros have bargaining tips to share :D
Bargaining Tips?
m3louis on 28/01/2012 - 00:54
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Interested in seeing how other people bargain
Anything specific you are trying to bargain?
nope, just in general for most of the retail stores
Remain calm at all times.
Be clear about what you want from the deal.
Be realistic, don't expect to get massive % off.
Look to see what deals other people are doing.
Ask if friends are interested in buying same thing, or other items from same store. Power in bulk buying.
May I add,
Don't believe in most the RRPOther things to add :
- Not sucked into things you dont need or can get from elsewhere cheaper
- Be nice to the salesperson!
Are you referring about haggling? or just getting good deals in general?
- imo be informed on what you're getting, what specs you want, and what the competitor prices are.
- be realistic on price, service and warranty. If you're buying goods out of a shed in the ghetto, you probably won't be able to get a refund if its faulty.
- just because it's on special, doesn't mean it is a good deal.
- Sometimes you can double up on deals by forward planning. Sometime myer offer 5% off gift cards, you could buy a few then visit on a day when they've got a 30% off laptops sale, that way you're getting an awesome deal.
- despite the complainers, whirlpool is actually a pretty good place to get many views on products/gadgets
haggling i'd say.
excellent set of tips.
What do you think of using the faults of the item in the haggling process,
i.e highlighting them and asking for a lower price?
i got 20% off a product at OW recently (the old WD Live for $80, rather than $100).
i just talked to the guy for a while, was nice….asked questions about the model, and other models. then just said "can u give me a discount at all?"
easy as pie :>
not sure if this is helpful but i would suggest if you have a choice between 2 stores then always pick up a store which gives you after sales price beat guarantee eg. The Good Guys etc..i have almost saves 1000$ by keeping an eye on after sales price drop off's..
If it's a high price item, say a decent TV for $2500, make sure you have 2 -3 places in your head where you can get it. Go to one, have a chat, get a price of say $2300, then say "I'll just go check with the boss (wife)". Then go to place 2 and tell them place one was going to do it for $2200 (cut $100 off yourself), they will then beat the price down to $2100, then again say "I'll just go check with the boss (wife). Then go to place 3 and say place 2 was going to do it for $2000. If any of them say "we'll match it", just tell them "well, if I wanted that price, I would've stayed at X and saved myself the hassle. I did this with a decent home theatre, and saved myself $1000. BUT, you have to be confident, and be prepared to walk out.
thanks for the tips everyone, will keep them in mind
This is what you ask after being a member for more than 1 year?