Comments on: How To Haggle Like A Seasoned Bargain Shopper http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html Business, Investments and Personal Finance Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:00:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Crack the Haggling Code | http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-33566 Crack the Haggling Code | Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:06:41 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-33566 [...] Here are some tips to unravel the art of haggling, and how you can haggle like a pro: [...] [...] Here are some tips to unravel the art of haggling, and how you can haggle like a pro: [...]

]]> By: Beach Resort Vacation: Eight Ways To Save Money http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1514 Beach Resort Vacation: Eight Ways To Save Money Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:20:20 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1514 [...] Know Where To Buy Cheap Just a few meters out of the resort perimeter, there are more often than not, stores where you can buy things at a cheaper price – souvenirs, snacks and some things which you might have forgotten to bring. If you’re lucky, there could also be an affordable place to eat nearby. Don’t be afraid to ask a local if you need directions but just to be safe, always go as a group and never alone. Lastly, don’t forget to haggle. [...] [...] Know Where To Buy Cheap Just a few meters out of the resort perimeter, there are more often than not, stores where you can buy things at a cheaper price – souvenirs, snacks and some things which you might have forgotten to bring. If you’re lucky, there could also be an affordable place to eat nearby. Don’t be afraid to ask a local if you need directions but just to be safe, always go as a group and never alone. Lastly, don’t forget to haggle. [...]

]]> By: My Ilocos Vacation Tour - Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1513 My Ilocos Vacation Tour - Vigan, Laoag, Pagudpud Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:41:07 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1513 [...] Budget Travel Tip: Shop around for the best prices for souvenirs but more often than not, the best place to buy them is in the local public market - so buy your pasalubongs at the palengke. And of course, don’t forget to haggle. [...] [...] Budget Travel Tip: Shop around for the best prices for souvenirs but more often than not, the best place to buy them is in the local public market – so buy your pasalubongs at the palengke. And of course, don’t forget to haggle. [...]

]]> By: frostbite http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1512 frostbite Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:40:40 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1512 In my business trips abroad, my travel companions are often surprised by the great deals I get but even more so when they see me in action. My mom taught me the fundamental of starting at 50% of the best price, which to be frank very much embarrassed me as a youngster but have observed to be very effective especially if you continue to be friendly and amiable in the process. In many Asian countries also, it is almost a sign of naivete if you go to a shop and not make any attempt to bargain. In my business trips abroad, my travel companions are often surprised by the great deals I get but even more so when they see me in action.

My mom taught me the fundamental of starting at 50% of the best price, which to be frank very much embarrassed me as a youngster but have observed to be very effective especially if you continue to be friendly and amiable in the process.

In many Asian countries also, it is almost a sign of naivete if you go to a shop and not make any attempt to bargain.

]]> By: Budgeting Tips http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1511 Budgeting Tips Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:49:44 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1511 Trust me, nobody knows how to bargain shop like I do. You do not want to be across the table from me at a garage sale. Nice blog with great information. Trust me, nobody knows how to bargain shop like I do. You do not want to be across the table from me at a garage sale. Nice blog with great information.

]]> By: Tips On Selling In Bazaars, Trade Fairs and Craft Shows http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1510 Tips On Selling In Bazaars, Trade Fairs and Craft Shows Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:52:40 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1510 [...] give some allowance for hagglers. Furthermore, train yourself and your staff on how to handle haggling situations and [...] [...] give some allowance for hagglers. Furthermore, train yourself and your staff on how to handle haggling situations and [...]

]]> By: Christmas 2008 Bazaar Schedule For Metro Manila http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1509 Christmas 2008 Bazaar Schedule For Metro Manila Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:18:13 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1509 [...] Anyway, here’s the bazaar schedule for Christmas 2008 in Metro Manila. Enjoy your shopping and don’t forget to haggle! [...] [...] Anyway, here’s the bazaar schedule for Christmas 2008 in Metro Manila. Enjoy your shopping and don’t forget to haggle! [...]

]]> By: Simple and Practical Ways To Save Money On Clothing http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1508 Simple and Practical Ways To Save Money On Clothing Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:50:49 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1508 [...] remember to haggle if the place allows it. In the mall, try to ask if they offer discounts for the item you want or [...] [...] remember to haggle if the place allows it. In the mall, try to ask if they offer discounts for the item you want or [...]

]]> By: Frugal or Cheap: Test Your Mindset http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1507 Frugal or Cheap: Test Your Mindset Thu, 22 May 2008 12:14:50 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1507 [...] account if their thrifty habits will affect others negatively. Cheap people are unreasonable when haggling and believe that they deserve the lowest price possible, but frugal people, although usually as [...] [...] account if their thrifty habits will affect others negatively. Cheap people are unreasonable when haggling and believe that they deserve the lowest price possible, but frugal people, although usually as [...]

]]> By: Fitz http://fitzvillafuerte.com/teach-me-how-to-haggle-effectively.html#comment-1506 Fitz Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:20:00 +0000 http://fitzvillafuerte.com/2008/02/23/how-to-haggle-like-a-seasoned-bargain-shopper/#comment-1506 Thanks for the visit and the compliment Mathe. I dropped a message in your site regarding your suggestion. Please check it out. ^_^ Thanks for the visit and the compliment Mathe. I dropped a message in your site regarding your suggestion. Please check it out. ^_^

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