The first price isn't always the final price1 of 8At Paris' famous Marche aux Puces, it's known as "marchandage." In Mexico's open-air weekend markets, it's called "regatear." Here in the U.S., we know it as "haggling." And while it's the norm when buying a car or a home, most American prices on most items are non-negotiable.Think again. In this tough economy, there has never been a better time to haggle in any retail setting."You can negotiate anything, anywhere these days," says Allan Stark, president of Negotiate4U, a Web-based company that negotiates discounts on everything from cars to cellphones. "You can haggle for lower prices from flea markets all the way up to Bergdorf Goodman."To be successful, here are seven strategies to use to get the price you want. Related Articles:Sell your junk for cash9 ways to save big bucksWhat's your spending styleRetail secrets revealedRelated Links:Spending less, living moreBe frugal at closing saleDoes penny-pinching pay?Make frugality fun advertisement
At Paris' famous Marche aux Puces, it's known as "marchandage." In Mexico's open-air weekend markets, it's called "regatear." Here in the U.S., we know it as "haggling." And while it's the norm when buying a car or a home, most American prices on most items are non-negotiable.
Think again. In this tough economy, there has never been a better time to haggle in any retail setting.
"You can negotiate anything, anywhere these days," says Allan Stark, president of Negotiate4U, a Web-based company that negotiates discounts on everything from cars to cellphones. "You can haggle for lower prices from flea markets all the way up to Bergdorf Goodman."
To be successful, here are seven strategies to use to get the price you want.
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