Here are six major retailers where you might be able to haggle and save a buck.
This post originally appeared onRather-Be-Shopping.
Below are six popular retailers where you should become a price negotiating pro.
Home Depot
I use to work in the paint department at theHome Depot.
I always start be asking for a 20% discount and see where the negotiating takes me.
For shoppers, the time spent is well worth the effort.
The dude was adamant that $3.99 was the price he should pay.
Chance of saving 10% or maybe $50 has a high probability of success.
Store managers typically want them sold immediately so they don’t take up valuable real estate.
Use this knowledge to your advantage and negotiate an even better deal on them.
Start the negotiating at 20% off the asking price and be prepared to meet in the middle.
It is also worth noting that Home Depot does not currently price match online pricing.
Sometimes all you have to do is ask!
You don’t want to be an annoyance; you want to be a sales opportunity.
Best Buy
Before buying any electronics fromBest Buyyou need to know how to negotiate in their store.
Bundle items and start negotiating.A few years ago I discovered this trick.
I was like, “Cool, done deal!”
A very easy $75 left in my wallet.
Look for damaged packaging.I recently needed a new DSL router and headed off to our local Best Buy.
The NetGear router that I wanted was indeed in-stock, but they only had one left on the shelf.
I picked up the box with the router in it and one corner was completely smashed in.
I immediately knew I had some great price negotiating ammunition.
I walked up to a nearby sales associate and explained the situation.
Any chance you could knock off 25% and I’ll take this trashed box off your hands?"
Easiest $20 I ever made.
I’m talking about the last two days of the month, like the 30th or 31st.
Open box products offer great opportunity to negotiate.This is especially true with floor model TV’s and laptops.
They don’t always sell quickly.
Price match like crazy!Theprice match policy at Best Buycan be incredibly useful.
Best Buy will match the lower price of both a local competitor or a major online retailer like Amazon.
It doesn’t matter how small the local competitor is, they will match the price.
Here are some tips to make it happen.
Do not ONLY negotiate the price.Let’s say you are buying a new lawnmower.
Lowe’s is notorious for negotiating add-ons rather than a lower price.
Always negotiate major appliances.Lowe’s has an amazing selection of appliances and are often open to negotiating the price.
Bring your paperwork with you and use it as ammo to negotiate a better price.
They often hide these in the back of the appliance section behind all of the new models.
Do NOT forget the 10% veterans discount.Are you an active or retired member of the U.S. armed services?
If so, Lowe’s has anawesome veteran’s discountthat many shoppers are not aware of.
They will give a flat military discount of 10% to all active and retired military personnel.
Sears
Thanks to their appliances and Craftsman tools,Searscontinues to stay in business.
Sometimes they have a coupon behind the desk just waiting to hand out if a customer asks.
Negotiate BIG on Out-of-Stock Items.This great tip came from loyal reader Robin.
Love it; way to go Sears!
These offer a great chance to negotiate a deal.
This has happened twice to me and it’s the easiest $100 you’ll ever earn.
Guitar Center
Shopping for a new or used acoustic or electronic guitar?
Or perhaps some accessories or gear?
Be sure to negotiate the price at your localGuitar Centerlocation and save some cash in the process.
Talk to the right person.Figure out quickly who’s the sales manager and venture to approach them directly.
Bottom line, don’t be a jerk!
Have you negotiated the price at any of these retailers?
Or maybe you have another store where you have made it happen?
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