How do YOU bargain???need help by tomorrow??!!!?

Question

I am a horrible bargainer (if thats a word LOL). I am really bad I never get a good deal when we go to places where the price can be negotiated. Well tommorw morning bright and early we are going to a HUGE swap meet kinda like a fle market but the stuff isnt used or anything. (BTW Its on Oahu)

So how do I bargain??What kinds of things do you say to get a cheaper price??tell me a time where you got a good deal and what did you say if you can. Thanks!

Answer 1

The most important thing is not to let on that you really want something.  Be prepared to walk away if you don't like the price.  

Also, there's a psychological trick called "anchoring" that I learned in a negotiation class.  Start out by offering a ridiculously low price.  Even though you know the price will be higher, the opening bid will affect the outcome in your favor.  

Ex: You are willing to pay $25.  If you offer $20 or $25, they'll probably work you up to paying at least $25, maybe even $30.  But, if you offer $5, the owner might work you up to paying $15 and feel like they did a good job of negotiating because they got you to come up so much.