Maybe you found a cool hat somewhere, but it wasn't as cheap as you'd like it to be. The salesman tells you the price is 50 dollars, but you don't want to spend more than 20 bucks. How do you do? You can't just ask him, can you? Not exactly, but it's not too far from the truth. Here are some steps you can use to lower the price wherever you go.
Scenario: You want to buy a hat that's worth 50 dollars.
# Step 1: Tell him you don't agree with the price.
Suggest 40 dollars. Don't be rude but don't be a sissy. Be firm.
# Step 2: Bring a friend.
This is the most powerful tool. If the two of you speak a language besides English that the salesman doesn't speak, it's perfect. Ask your friend if it's a reasonable price, or just jibberish, like if he likes the weather (the salesman won't know what you're talking about anyway). Make him respond negatively. Tell the salesman that your friend thinks it's too expensive. Appear to be ready to leave, and make him lower the price. (Repeatable a few times)
# Step 3: Tell him you can't spend more than 25 dollars.
This might or might not work. Just tell him and see the reaction. Always appear ready to leave.
# Step 4: Bring up the wallet.
Show the salesman that you've only got 20 dollars in the wallet. Tell him that you're going back to the hotel for more money. Preferably he lets you buy the hat for 20 dollars, but if he actually lets you go, "borrow" money from you friend and buy it for 25 dollars.
Don't take my numbers literally, just the principle. Plus you can always complain about the quality of the product, take up the fact that others are selling it cheaper. Always make it appear as if you're ready to leave and head for another shop, that's the basic principle.
This has always worked for me. My personal best is a megaphone I bought from a guy selling roses. He wanted 50 euros but I got it for roughly 3 euros.
Good luck bargaining!
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