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Haggling Part 2: How To

There are several ways you can get money off the full price.

1 “Would you throw in the ……. for free?”. Especially for electrical products, ask for the batteries, cables etc to be added in without paying the extra.

2 Look for flaws, scratches or dents on electrical appliances or marks on clothing. Say “you’re unlikely to sell the item with that dent/flaw/scratch/mark at the full price”.

3 Use internet prices to negotiate. Take in a print out. Ask them to the match price. Cut out/fold over mentions of delivery charges….

4 Cash Price. If the store is offering 0% interest deals, ask for the cash price: usually it’s 5% cheaper

5 Buy out of season. Winter clothing in summer, summer clothing in winter

6 Don’t be afraid to walk away. If they want the sale they’ll negotiate

7 Pausing helps. Gives the salesperson time to consider & offer you a better deal.

Finally The worst thing that will happen is that they say no!

Based on article in Martin Lewis's book "The Money Diet"

Related Haggling Part 1: when & where
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Haggling: where & when

Now, we're in the January sales period. Time to look at at haggling.
First thing to consider is when & where

1 The shop should be pretty deserted eg weekday mornings
2 If you are approached quickly by a sales assistant, they're on commission and want your business. Tell them you’ll find them in a minute. They’ll be more eager & ready to discount or offer something extra for free
3 If prices are already reduced, the shop should have more flexibility.

Based on an article in Martin Lewis's book "The Money Diet"

Related Haggling Part 2: How to
Also: Award winning Current Account