blarby
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Negotiation is an art and when done right makes everyone involved happy.
Conducted in a civilized manner, with some humor, it's fun for all.
AMEN to that. Feel free to swing by anytime you're in the NW
Negotiation is an art and when done right makes everyone involved happy.
Conducted in a civilized manner, with some humor, it's fun for all.
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"well buds guns has it for $xx less"
Is usually immediately met with "Then buy it from them, and ship it in." Transfers aren't free, and we don't have to keep the inventory on hand.
There's no reason to ever make anyone mad in the process.
Why not? As someone earlier mentioned, it never hurts to ask. I've done it a couple times in a grocery store on items that were at the expiration date. People would be amazed at what they can get if they simply ask.How many of you use the same theory when buying groceries, lawn fertilizer, tires, or lunch?
So you'd rather a patron just go somewhere else than to come in and make an attempt to buy something? You "don't try to beat any retailer out of their livelihood" but instead you won't even give them a chance if their list price is too high? How is that any different? As a small business owner, I'll take a reasonable patron trying to haggle over no patron at all.As a business owner who gets a lot of sad stories, promises of future business, or the always popular "I can get it cheaper at X" I don't try to beat any retailer out of their livelihood. If the price is fair, I pay it; if not, I go elsewhere.
So, you don't bargain with customers, and then you refuse to do business with them because of it? I'm glad you do well enough as to let you be so persnickety, but most business owners can't afford that.The local stores I support usually give me a fair deal and I could give you a pile of people who have told me I was too expensive only to return with hat in hand asking to do business. I usually let them live with their original decision.
Not everyone prices services/items the same way. Many retailers price items with the intention of bargaining. Some use just 'gut' feelings. As we don't know which retailers expect haggling and which don't, it behooves the customer to at least try. My money is just as hard earned as a retailer's so why should I throw in extra dollars if I don't need to?I didn't just throw a number on the wall to see what sticks.
So you do haggle.If one has been loyal enough to make it reasonable due to volume, they might get some leeway if I feel it is mutually beneficial.
Apples and oranges. We're talking about a customer/retailer relationship, not an employee/employer relationship.Wonder how many hourly employees would think it OK if their pay was negotiable depending on my mood and the day.
Absolutely. And many retailers calculate their prices based on potential haggling. Again, as customers, we won't know which ones do what until we ask.Some don't understand that others don't inflate the price to be greedy, much calculation has gone into staying afloat.
Very true. Not every type of business is set up for haggling/discounts. Didn't mean to imply that every retailer should haggle, just that they should expect people to try.NoVaShooter, it depends on the customer. Few times I've offered a discount a decent percentage were stupid enough the next time to ask why they aren't getting "The Discount" in front of regular paying customers. Some hagglers are not appreciative of what you gave them and expect more, and are often demanding.
Wanting a good deal isn't limited based on income. Even rich people look for deals (matter of fact, most self made 'rich' people got that way because they weren't frivolous with their money). I completely understand the frustrations associated with customers always trying to get a deal and that can be even greater in an industry that is not typically known for haggling. That being said, it is also very frustrating for a customer when they're not sure if they're getting the best value for their hard earned money.Often the people wanting more make more than me. For example, an MD asked this veterinarian for a break, and acted like I was crazy when I told him my annual out of frustration. I told him to find a vet he trusted, and then he begged to stay. So, all they can do is say no is different if you want what they have.
Well Nova, I guess I have been forced into haggling, and it was irritating. Your point is well taken.
It also alienated other valuable customers, which is why I haven't in 5 years.