Comments on yes and yes: How to Haggle in Real Store (Without Melting into ...

So helpful! :)

2009-09-09T11:44:04.021-05:00

So helpful! :)

In most Asian countries like China and Hongkong,Th...

2009-09-09T06:40:38.063-05:00

In most Asian countries like China and Hongkong,Thailand, Philippines, haggling is part of the shopping life though you can't do this on big brands or in high end boutiques.

Haggling is actually fun especially in flea markets, bazaars and in some specialty shops.

Yes, it involves good and serious acting but the reward is awesome especially if you really love the stuff that you're buying.:)

Thanks, this may help me with my brand new broken ...

2009-09-08T20:42:01.080-05:00

Thanks, this may help me with my brand new broken camera screen. :-) among other things.

I certainly think that it's more acceptable in...

2009-09-08T19:47:02.722-05:00

I certainly think that it's more acceptable in London/Europe then in Canada.

I've only really haggled with electrical goods...

2009-09-08T19:12:05.139-05:00

I've only really haggled with electrical goods and furniture. Then not so much haggling as getting them to throw in some extras.

I think it never hurts to ask "what's the best price you can do this for?" especially if you are buying multiple items.

Thanks ladies - but I can't take the credit. ...

2009-09-08T18:03:38.961-05:00

Thanks ladies - but I can't take the credit. It's all via Sherin of the Hi Fashion blog! :D

I love your advice posts! Thanks! Now to give this...

2009-09-08T17:29:51.011-05:00

I love your advice posts! Thanks! Now to give this a try :D

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My boyfriend is a pro at this. I, unfortunately, a...

2009-09-08T14:54:49.477-05:00

My boyfriend is a pro at this. I, unfortunately, am not (though I would love to be!). I am one who wants something too much to just walk away, which is sometimes what you have to project to successfully haggle.

Great post, Sarah! I'll have to work my way up to it.

~ Jen

You know, I've heard success stories that Aman...

2009-09-08T14:48:33.853-05:00

You know, I've heard success stories that Amanda's Aunt's Friend's Sister was able to haggle successfully in a store, but I've never heard anything first hand...

Seems like it might be a little more difficult in the US, with so many stores being department or chains. The only time I've successfully haggled is when the item was a floor display (usually the store policy is to take 10% off) or damaged (another 10%) - both of these were in a Macy's.

I love to haggle, I'm at the moment trying to ...

2009-09-08T11:35:36.009-05:00

I love to haggle, I'm at the moment trying to get a mobile phone upgrade 3 months before I'm due one because I fell in love with a handset. So far I've gotten 2 months off, must try again tomorrow.

When I worked at Urban Outfitters, people would ab...

2009-09-08T08:17:15.692-05:00

When I worked at Urban Outfitters, people would absolutely haggle, and in certain cases, I definitely encourage it!

If the item is marginally damaged (missing a button or belt, with a hole in the seam), absolutely ask if they can cut you a deal. Especially if it's the last one in your size/the color/the style. The same can go for an item already on sale... they want to get rid of merchandise as much as you want to buy it, so if you can find some excuse to get it for cheaper, try it!