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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby augusta » 16 Nov 2023, 09:27

You would save money when you bargain especially in Nigeria that sellers just wasn't to cheat buyers to make more money
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby JASPREET » 16 Nov 2023, 10:32

It is good to learn this and if we can negotiate then we can save and strike good deals
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Nsikan » 17 Nov 2023, 00:14

In the open market, sellers always have set margins they can reduce the first price they told you to. And you avoiding to bargain is your loss.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Uty Theo » 17 Nov 2023, 06:54

I have been very bad with bargaining. My sister does it better and she gets far better deals than I do.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby King Belieal » 17 Nov 2023, 07:28

I have always bargained everything I buy and most times, I get better deals after bargaining.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Presh » 17 Nov 2023, 07:36

Bargaining and negotiation is expected by sellers. That's why the first price they tell you would be inflated. You should negotiate.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Fidelia » 17 Nov 2023, 08:06

SHAHID987 wrote:It is an essential part if we don't do this we may give sometime double money to the shopkeeper, just give your rate and show that you are leaving the shop if shop
Keeper afford it he will agreed. This practice is common here.
When you don't negotiate, you imply that you are okay with the price. And they can easily rip you off.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Nsikan » 17 Nov 2023, 18:55

Anyone that goes to buy and doesn't attempt to haggle doesn't really know how hard it is to make money.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby SHAHID987 » 18 Nov 2023, 01:46

Here in my city, if we don't bargain then we may purchase items double of it's original price. Because we observed it mostly when we purchase our clothes.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Pistis » 18 Nov 2023, 02:30

I even bargain in pharmacies and supermarkets. Sometimes, they would just look at me and laugh. A few times, they reduce the price for me.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Tinni » 18 Nov 2023, 06:06

I feel that the skill of negotiations is vital for every living person. It helps you to secure favorable prices. When someone tells me the price of a product, I bargain 50% lower. We might end up at 85 to 95% of the first asking oruce. Sellers are smart enough to try and tell you a first price that would maximize their gains.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Uty Theo » 19 Nov 2023, 05:32

SHAHID987 wrote:Here in my city, if we don't bargain then we may purchase items double of it's original price. Because we observed it mostly when we purchase our clothes.
It is true. The sellers always seek to capitalize on the ignorance of buyers. That's why you should have a fair range of yhe pricing of a commodity before you step out to buy so you can bargain within that range.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Kalayla » 19 Nov 2023, 06:56

I started going to the market with mom at 13. Saw her get deals because she told the sellers what she can pay different from the quoted price by the seller. I have learned it and bought so many things at a bargain.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Tendz » 19 Nov 2023, 08:20

Kalayla wrote:I started going to the market with mom at 13. Saw her get deals because she told the sellers what she can pay different from the quoted price by the seller. I have learned it and bought so many things at a bargain.


Learning how to negotiate and get good deals at a young age is a valuable skill. It's impressive that you were able to observe your mom's techniques, and apply them successfully yourself. Bargain shopping can save you a lot of money.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Vehlijanta » 19 Nov 2023, 08:27

I am slowly learning and improving in this and trust me it's helping
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Uty Theo » 19 Nov 2023, 23:56

Vehlijanta wrote:I am slowly learning and improving in this and trust me it's helping
It is a skill that takes some time before it is mastered but trust me it would be useful now and in the future. Bargaining is a vital skill for every financial being.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby Tinni » 20 Nov 2023, 05:37

We usually price everything in my country. From foodstuff to cars and even services like building plans. The first price is not always the final price.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby King Belieal » 20 Nov 2023, 06:57

You need to be very assertive yet flexible to get fair deals in negotiations. It's something that one masters with time. Even sellers have to learn how to negotiate.
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby JASPREET » 20 Nov 2023, 08:38

It is a great skill to have and it will help you save money in every situation
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Re: Saving money by Bargaining / Negotiating

Postby King Belieal » 21 Nov 2023, 06:27

Even if one bargains and gets a 2 cents reduction, it goes a long way to help you maximize your finances.
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