Negotiate for the Price You Want

A while back I watched a special on ABC 20/20 about negotiating for a better price also known as haggling. More people are less willing to pay retail during a recession. However to some this may seem difficult because it causes them to step out of their comfort zone. Basically the more you haggle the easier it becomes, and you will be less willing to ever pay full retail price again. These tips should help to make it much easier for you to negotiate your way to a better price.

1). Always speak to the top manager or shift leader. They are the usually the only people who have the authority to change the prices. You can flat out ask them for a better price if you noticed that the item was selling for less at another store. You don't even need to have a reason to ask for a better price, you can also tell the manager why you really would like to buy the item, but you really want a better deal. Even if the manager says no and some of them do, you can say that you want to speak with the manager in the main office, and move up the ladder depending on how badly you want the item.

2). If an item has a minor flaw such as a chip in the paint on furniture or a missing button on clothing, you can use this as leverage when asking for a lower price.

3). If you have the intention of buying more than one item its best to keep that to yourself until you negotiate on the first item and get what you want. You can use this as leverage later if needed or once you get the price you want you go on to the next item like clock work. They may offer a bundled discount and this can really work in your favor.

4). If your not happy and haggling is taking up too much of your energy, then at this point its best to leave, and not buy the item. You never want to seem desperate for anything because this can work against you. You can usually find the same thing some where else.

These tips are just simple ways to ask for a better price. You never know unless you ask. So many people miss opportunities in life because they fail to ask for them.