Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Deal or No Deal

When shopping for new furniture, electronics, appliances, or sporting goods, don’t be afraid to ask the salesperson “what his best price is”. Most stores will shave at least 10% off of a big ticket item and it is not unusual for them to take 15% off just for asking. Many companies will also throw in free delivery to earn your business.

Do your homework and let the sales person know that you have been shopping around and are familiar with the competitions products and prices. Take the competitor newspaper ads or sales flyer's with you to back up your claim.

If you are going to pay for your purchase in cash, let the salesperson know that and ask them if there is a discount for cash. Many times there is.

Don’t hesitate to haggle for a deal, most merchants are willing to do what it takes to make a sale.

2 comments:

Marilyn Christian said...

I love this advice.

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