Life hack: how to bargain and get discounts on anything

Dress inconspicuously

When shopping, remember the first impression rule. A person in expensive watches and stylish clothes does not cause a desire to give a discount. Why lower the price when this buyer can pay more? Let the same watch be an Asian replica: it’s enough to look flashy and you won’t be able to successfully bargain. An inconspicuous jacket, a sweater, jeans - and the dialogue will flow in a completely different direction.

Study the price market

Before bargaining, it would be nice to figure out how much the goods cost in principle. The seller knows the market: if you name the price out of your head, a constructive conversation will not work. No one will agree to give you, say, a new pair of sneakers for 300 rubles. Yes, and they will not waste time talking with a dreamer buyer.

Position yourself

Don't start with bargaining. Giving you a discount is the right, not the responsibility of the seller. Often the discount is reflected in his personal income: a person should be pleased to meet halfway for you. It is better to talk about the product: where it was produced, what characteristics it has, how to use it. But don't overplay. Excessive interest can give a reverse signal to the seller: the buyer needs exactly this thing - you need to convince that it is worth every ruble.

Show that you, too, are making concessions

When the salutatory curtsies are performed, you can move on to the money. Gently and politely ask for a discount. “But in this store the same wardrobe is cheaper by 10 thousand rubles!” - a wording that oozes accusations. “Unfortunately, for such a price, this wonderful wardrobe is not yet affordable for me. Maybe you are ready to sell it cheaper? - much better.

In bargaining, it is important to start with a price slightly less than you are willing to pay. Then there will be room for psychological maneuver: by raising the bid, you will show the seller that you are also inferior. So, the deal goes on equal terms.

Don't push and be ready to leave

If you see that it is not possible to agree, gently help the seller decide what is more important: to give the item as soon as possible, but cheaper, or at the stated price, but waiting for the buyer for a long time. Let's say you're looking at a nice car. Selling it is a slow business. Let them know that you are ready to pick up the car tomorrow if the former owner gives in. And if not, just go look at other options. Perhaps, realizing that his proposal is not exclusive, the opponent will make concessions. And if nothing changes, then there is no need to insist.

Thoughtful bargaining is not about greed, but about a conscious attitude to money. And it will come in handy everywhere. For example, in the service for ordering city trips Drivee users negotiate directly. First, the passenger indicates the desired cost of the route, and then receives offers from drivers. They, in turn, can either agree on the price, or offer their own.

Here you can also see the driver's rating, there is payment in cash and online transfers, as well as the option of ordering a car with a child seat - all for the convenience and benefit of travel.

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