How good are you at bargaining?

@aju007 (1460)

Thiruvananthapuram, India

February 25, 2016 3:13am CST

Bargaining is an art. Lol, thats what I felt when I was with my Grandpa at the market today. We went there in my bike to buy some fish and vegetables for the lunch today. He really has a way with bargaining. I dont know how he do that. He could buy the things for a lot more less than the seller demanded him.

It was really funny and amazing to look at him while he do that. He really convince the seller to sell him the product for the price he desires. It felt like some kind of magic to me. And I feel I have no idea on how to do these bargaining tricks. In fact I dont even ask the seller, the price twice when I buy something! I had learned a lot from my grandpa today. Hats off to him, he is a master bargainer!

So how good are you at bargaining? Thanks for reading

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

25 Feb 16

I'm no good at it either - I find it embarrassing to try to bargain.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Yeah I feel the same too. I feel ashamed to bargain. You should have some talents to do that in a good way.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

@KnehKnah LOL, thats exactly how my grandpa does that too. Really funny aint it?

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@KnehKnah (3584)

• Philippines

25 Feb 16

I've learned the art of bargaining from my late GrandMa, my dear Momma. When the vendor says her slippers cost P50.00 a pair, GrandMa says, "I'll take it for P25.00. The vendor says, "that's too much!", P45.00!" GrandMa says, "P30.00!" (then she motions leaving). The vendor says, "Ok, P35.00!" GrandMa says, "still very high. P32.00, take it or I will leave?" The vendor says, "ok, P32.00!" Ha! Ha! Ha!

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@nerdnitesh (272)

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25 Feb 16

Very good I got a led TV for 140 $ once

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Thats great lol.

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@nerdnitesh (272)

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25 Feb 16

@aju007 I know it was worth more than 300$

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

@nerdnitesh Thats cool. You really have some skills there

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@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

27 Feb 16

I am terrible, I don't like to bargain. Just tell me your best price and I can decide to buy or not. I don't haggle sorry I am such a wimp!!

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

27 Feb 16

Lol, I am also a wimp just like you. And realised the power of bargaining yesterday. Usually I dont do it because of embarrasement.

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@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

27 Feb 16

@aju007 lol Me too!!

@SHOHANA (16093)

• Bangladesh

12 Aug 17

to be honest i'm really very bad at bargaining

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

13 Aug 17

Yeah, me too :)

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@SHOHANA (16093)

• Bangladesh

13 Aug 17

@aju007 but bargaining is good because it can save money when shopkeepers try to cheat you

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@just4him (317041)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

1 Mar 16

We don't bargain in the US. At least not that I'm aware of.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

2 Mar 16

@just4him Yeah Im learning it from the best I think, my grandpa

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

1 Mar 16

I personally feels embarassed to bargain

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@just4him (317041)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

1 Mar 16

@aju007 If bargaining is something your culture does, you shouldn't feel ashamed. Think of the person you would be haggling with. They are expecting it. If you don't, it's a letdown for them. Give them something to be proud of, learn the art of bargaining and everyone will be happy.

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@whiteream (8567)

• United States

25 Feb 16

I am not good at it but, my husband is very good at it

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

26 Feb 16

I see. I too is not a good bargainer. But I would like to try it out. Do you both go for shopping together, I mean for the grocery items?

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@whiteream (8567)

• United States

26 Feb 16

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@KnehKnah (3584)

• Philippines

25 Feb 16

If your grandpa is good at bargaining, wow, it's something new to me. You see, in our family it's the women who are very good in bargaining. The men? They buy anything as priced!

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Yeah in my home he usually goes to market to get the fish and vegetables for the daily use. My mother and grandma goes to get the groceries once or twice in a month.

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@DianneN (247186)

• United States

1 Mar 16

I never shop where bargaining is allowed, but my husband is a master of it in New York City when buying me jewelry, if I keep quiet.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

2 Mar 16

Its good to keep quiet for that, lol.

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@JudyEv (339930)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Feb 16

I don't like bargaining and am not good at it whereas my husband bargains a lot and really enjoys it. You should take your grandfather with you every time.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Yeah I always get him to market when Im home. I have college other days.

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@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

25 Feb 16

I would not be very good at that. I usually watch for things on sale, but have never tried to get the price reduced.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

26 Feb 16

Same here but I would like to try that out in future. Who hates to save some money?

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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)

• Perth, Australia

5 Apr 16

Your grandpa sounds awesome. I haven't really had many chances for me to bargain. I'd probably do a bad job at it cause I am shy. So trying to argue / debate / bargain about a price wouldn't be a strong point for me.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

6 Apr 16

Haha he is awesome. Same here Im also a bit shy on these things.

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@Scindhia (1906)

• India

25 Feb 16

I don't bargain anymore. But I'm an expert now at deflecting such bargains from a seller's perspective. I own a casual boutique.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Thats good. And then Im sure you have some good talents there

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@Scindhia (1906)

• India

26 Feb 16

@aju007 It comes with experience

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@Daljinder (23236)

• Bangalore, India

27 Feb 16

Have no patience for shopping so when comes to bargaining I just pay the price listed and be done with it...

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

2 Mar 16

But you could save some money if you give some time

@mypointsju (583)

• Westland, Michigan

6 Apr 16

In the USA, bargaining is done at flee markets or car sales, but usually the price is the price. For my bargaining skills are good (not great). My father is very good at bargaining with car dealers. I know the cost of the vehicle and I will get it to $700 over the cost and I stop. My father will spend another 2 hours and may get it down to $500 ($200 less). First, yes $200 is awesome, but sad to say I just give up when I feel I have done a good job.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

6 Apr 16

Seems like your father is a pro in bargaining. Im trying to develop my bargaining skills. Your skills too are good. If I was at your place then I may have it for higher prices than yours. Im such a poor bargainer!

@youless (112481)

• Guangzhou, China

25 Feb 16

I am not good at bargaining. In fact usually I feel embarrassed to negotiate the price. I wish I could have the talent to talk about it

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Yeah it really is a talent that needs some training, lol

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@scheng1 (24649)

• Singapore

25 Feb 16

I do not bargain. The culture here is to pay the fixed price, and buy when the store is having great sale. If we have to bargain like that every time we buy things, that will waste a lot of time.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Yeah if that time lost can save me some money then I would do it. I know the cultures arent same everywhere. Im also ashamed of bargaining.

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@iamshane487 (1139)

• Manila, Philippines

25 Feb 16

I am not good on bargaining. I just allow the price.

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Yeah me too. But its funny to view a good bargaining.

@amnabas (14112)

• Karachi, Pakistan

25 Feb 16

Well I am consider a good shopper in my family and a bargained too and mostly shopping are done by mr

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@aju007 (1460)

• Thiruvananthapuram, India

25 Feb 16

Thats great. I am learning the tricks from my grandpa,