Bargaining Made Easy: How To Haggle Successfully Abroad

Shopping is one of the most popular reasons why people go around the world and travel. In different tourist destinations all over the world, you can find wide array of shopping destinations where you can find the most amazing buys. Surely, nothing can ever give you a giddy feeling more than going home with a few unique finds in your suitcase.

Sadly, shopping abroad is not as affordable as we want it to be. Lucky for you, bargaining is one method that is currently being practiced all around the globe. Are you planning to go on a shopping spree on your next trip? Well, here are some haggling tips that you must keep in mind:

ñ  Know if it is right to bargain.

While bargaining is a common practice today, you must keep in mind that there are some countries who are not open to negotiations and bargaining. This is why it is best that you do your research first before you go on shopping. If you were not able to do your homework, then try this simple trick: look at the price tag and say that the price is too much. If the merchant is open to lowering the prices, then you can haggle!

ñ  Shop around and find out how much locals pay.

In various countries all over the world, they employ the double pricing strategy wherein the price is different for locals and tourists. If the item has no price tag, then assume that the merchant is employing that technique. On these places, we recommend shopping along with some locals so you will know how much they pay.

ñ  Try to conceal your enthusiasm.

When you come across one item that you fell in love with, do not ket the merchant know how much you like it. Try to curb your enthusiasm as much as possible and just try to act as normal as possible. We know how fast your heart is pounding however, showing your enthusiasm will place you in the losing end of the bargain. When the merchant sees how much you like his item, you will never ever get it at the lowest prices possible.

ñ  Bring in some accomplices.

The art of negotiation is quite tricky. But there is one fool proof way to get an item at a much lower price-- act nonchalant. Act as if you do not care if you can buy the item or not. To make things more plausible, it is best that you shop along with a friend and ask him to act as if he really wants to go home to the hotel when you start bargaining. You will be amazed at how low the prices can go.

Shopping wise abroad is a must if you wish to save money. It is true that there are lots of amazing things that you can see when you travel. When you know how to successfully haggle, you can be able to avail of these amazing things without breaking your budget. 

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