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Oh yes- they expect it and get upset when you don't play the game : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n3LL338aGA
I wouldnt think about it in Tesco's but I did get a king size bed by offering a deal that was good for both of us. The bed I wanted wasnt going to be in stock for a while, but the one next to it was, although slightly higher priced. They usually deliver for £30 next day but I offered to take it at the price of the lower one if I collected it from their warehouse that afternoon
Its not something many of us do in this country, not really in our culture and we take it with us when we go on holiday. I don't know anyone who likes to haggle.
However, things have changed. These are tough times and even I who would shy away from haggling now ask for a discount or a better price when buying anything other than essentials. As already said, if you dont ask, you dont get.
However, things have changed. These are tough times and even I who would shy away from haggling now ask for a discount or a better price when buying anything other than essentials. As already said, if you dont ask, you dont get.
missdiane said:
johnfm said:
I think you may be confusing bartering and haggling, by the way.
eh? Edited by johnfm on Wednesday 4th February 20:13
When did I say barter?
He thinks you want to buy a car with a wardrobe...
HTH...
Edited by mybrainhurts on Wednesday 4th February 20:32
Usually ask them for free delivery, if nothing else. I guess it depends on what you are looking to buy, a bed, then ask for a better mattress for the same money, and delivery for the price too.
When I got carpets done, they also took away the old carpets and disposed on them in the price. Same as when I got a new cooker and washing machine, they were each delivered and the old items taken away for the price.
When I got carpets done, they also took away the old carpets and disposed on them in the price. Same as when I got a new cooker and washing machine, they were each delivered and the old items taken away for the price.
missdiane said:
Do you haggle in retail shops?
If so does it work...
I'm talking a big brand in furniture, always in a sale
I don't usually but broke the habit of a lifetime a couple of weeks ago when buying a couple of wardrobes in Homebase. It was already discounted in the sale and I was offered an extra 10% off straightaway without any haggling required when I asked what their best price was....If so does it work...
I'm talking a big brand in furniture, always in a sale
People are desparate to sell stuff in the current climate. It never hurts to ask!
missdiane said:
Do you haggle in retail shops?
If so does it work...
I'm talking a big brand in furniture, always in a sale
I am guessing there is no harm in us asking.... any techniques from the experts?
The sales guy was interested but not pushy.
TIA
Walked into a carpet shop last Saturday the guy told me the price for the complete job so i said yes for £50 less he took £30 off i was happy.If so does it work...
I'm talking a big brand in furniture, always in a sale
I am guessing there is no harm in us asking.... any techniques from the experts?
The sales guy was interested but not pushy.
TIA
Always Haggle, and Haggle hard...
For example, the majority of chains offer their own staff discount - normally 10%. I always ask what their discount is, as clearly they have the margin to discount to that level. The manager will have a higher staff discount and so on.
I learnt all I know from a negotiation course. It was advertised as a five day one, but I got him down to two...
For example, the majority of chains offer their own staff discount - normally 10%. I always ask what their discount is, as clearly they have the margin to discount to that level. The manager will have a higher staff discount and so on.
I learnt all I know from a negotiation course. It was advertised as a five day one, but I got him down to two...
Be polite to the sales assistants, they often don't have much say in reducing things by large amounts. Wait for the supervisor or manager to come and ask them. If you aren't completely obnoxious, the sales assistant will probably fight on your side to make a sale; it's not often that people are polite and genuinely friendly and it goes down really well if you use fore-names ( Reading name badges is handy :-)) it lightens the mood and I've seen large discounts had by simple good manners!
Please, please, please do not act like a complete idiot and keep repeating the words "Recession" or "Credit crunch" and threatening the sales assistants that if they don't give you what you want, the will lose their job when the company they are employed by closes down... it's not needed and just upsets people.
Guess what job I do?
Please, please, please do not act like a complete idiot and keep repeating the words "Recession" or "Credit crunch" and threatening the sales assistants that if they don't give you what you want, the will lose their job when the company they are employed by closes down... it's not needed and just upsets people.
Guess what job I do?
Edited by B3njamin on Wednesday 4th February 22:55
missdiane said:
Do you haggle in retail shops?
If so does it work...
I'm talking a big brand in furniture, always in a sale
I am guessing there is no harm in us asking.... any techniques from the experts?
The sales guy was interested but not pushy.
TIA
DFS?If so does it work...
I'm talking a big brand in furniture, always in a sale
I am guessing there is no harm in us asking.... any techniques from the experts?
The sales guy was interested but not pushy.
TIA
If you really are considering buying from them make an offer and leave your details... Have a price in mind and be prepared to walk. Times are hard, they'll shift.
Definately haggle over furniture!
Around a year ago (i.e. pre recession) we bought an oak bed priced at £600 for £320 after a little haggling. I'm usually crap at haggling however I think the key here was that the salesman wanted to sell more than I wanted to buy (or atleast that's what he thought!). He made a couple of attempts to come to some sort of deal, offering around £100 to £150 off and, after I had declined, asked what I would pay. I told him £300. He looked a little shocked but we agreed at £320. Pretty good deal and great bed too.
In this environment, be cheeky and don't be afraid to walk away.
Around a year ago (i.e. pre recession) we bought an oak bed priced at £600 for £320 after a little haggling. I'm usually crap at haggling however I think the key here was that the salesman wanted to sell more than I wanted to buy (or atleast that's what he thought!). He made a couple of attempts to come to some sort of deal, offering around £100 to £150 off and, after I had declined, asked what I would pay. I told him £300. He looked a little shocked but we agreed at £320. Pretty good deal and great bed too.
In this environment, be cheeky and don't be afraid to walk away.
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