Do you bargain to shop?
By dhawanbm
@dhawanbm (3705)
India
June 26, 2009 9:11am CST
It makes me imensely happy to bargain and for this I often make the salesman cry and run for his job. Bargain is a must if you want to purchase a product at reasonable prices and that too at some good store and shop to the fulness! I hope its not something to shy but to be braving it out in the open market!
9 responses
@strawberrybaby39 (2086)
• United States
29 Jun 09
I bargain shop at times. I check at different stores to see what is on sale and go buy the stuff at the cheapest store. Sometimes I don't even bother going out of my way to bargain shop because it cost more gas to get there. But sometimes they have cheap stuff at the store I am at.
@bewitched13 (792)
• India
27 Jun 09
Yes i love bargaing as it not only gives pleasure but also make your shopping complete.Both the customer and the shopkeeper are happy after the deal.
We feel elated when we get the product for the price we quote. But always keep it in mind that you never cheat a novice shopkeeper through bargaining.
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
Yes, I do.. I love to bargain when i'm shopping.. you know, in this time of global financial crisis/recession, we need to learn how to be practical in so many ways to save a lot of money.. I used to be brand conscious before but when i met my hubby, i have learned how to be wise.. now, i only raid stores that can offer me fashionable clothes at discounted prices..
@yichuhehua (160)
• China
27 Jun 09
Yeah, i have bargain when i go shopping. this makes me happy. and always, the price marked do not match with the product, it is too high, so this time i can bargain too much money, even a half of the peice.
@zzyw87 (1254)
• Philippines
27 Jun 09
I also bargain sometimes, especially when I go to bazaars. But I am a bit shy. that is why when I bargain, I don't get a very low price. I bargain just until around 10% of the original price of the seller. Sometimes, I also feel like I am a bit too pesky to the seller which is why I bargain a bit only. I also get impatient with the seller in bargaining. That is why I always just make my friend, who has great bargaining skills, go with me to bazaars.
@divkris (1156)
• India
26 Jun 09
oh! i love bargaining and these platform vendors are the best ones to prove your bargaining skills. i purchase cloths and accessories from these roadside vendors so it is very satisfying to get good things for a reasonable price. The strategy is tell half the price they quote and if they don't agree show as if you are leaving. If they call you back - the thing belongs to you (+10-15 bucks extra) - LOL
It is fun bargaining but i don't reduce the amount too much because these vendors make their living on these profits :|
@kryzell (921)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
Yes, I bargain shop A LOT!!! I guess it's part of me already, since I'd love to buy products. However, I only bargain depending on the shop too. Like, if I am in big stores or malls, I don't think it's right to ask for discounts... it can be embarrassing especially if the salesman tells you the item is on a fixed price. I have a friend who does this all the time... and I always get embarrassed to join her in shopping.
@whizkid08 (715)
• India
26 Jun 09
I am afraid of bargaining with those cheaters!! Though, I agree bargaining is good and I hope I'll be able to bargain someday but whenever I try arguing with any shopkeepers over prices, they overpower me and put in front a strong reason that seems to convince me. It feels like, "Shut up you moron! We know the prices better!!". Oh God, that's awful and it makes me feel ashamed.
But, I think its bad to bargain when one is in a big mall or some renowned shop.