You’ve come across an item that you want—but it’s a little out of your
price range. Dealers will usually
entertain an offer.
*Don’t insult the dealer with an offer that’s way below their original
asking price.
*Don’t knit pick the flaws of the item.
*Don’t get gushy or sentimental.
Your personal history does not effect a dealers bottom line.
*Don’t remove the tag—and hope the dealer will not remember the actual price—and
lower it.
*Don’t insist you saw a similar item for less elsewhere.
I always ask "What is your best price for this?", that way no one gets insulted. I also never make an expression or comment when they give a price that I don't like. I merely say "okay" and set the item down. Alot of times they will come back with a better price. On American Pickers they do point out the flaws, but I don't do that because I think that would be insulting, like the item is a piece of junk. The seller knows better or else you wouldn't be asking about the item.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to see if you can get a better price. I am in the same boat as you, I feel like that pointing out flaws is not a way to go when haggling. I bet that the guys on "American Pickers" are good guys, but I always try different routes to get a good price so that everyone wins in the end.
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