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post #16 of 19
4/17/08 at 2:58am
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Originally Posted by imageWIS View Post
Black suit?

Jon.

I was more thinking a sweater with a large Toad on it.
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post #17 of 19
4/17/08 at 8:44am
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I was more thinking a sweater with a large Toad on it.
Thank goodness - I don't have a black suit but I do have a sweater like that!

I'm going to the gallery on Saturday. I called to see what their hours were and the person was a very good salesperson - engaged me in conversation - and ended up offering me 10% off right there on the phone...

So I'm wondering, should I still press for more? What do you guys think?
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post #18 of 19
4/17/08 at 3:18pm
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Originally Posted by TintinATL View Post
Thank goodness - I don't have a black suit but I do have a sweater like that!

I'm going to the gallery on Saturday. I called to see what their hours were and the person was a very good salesperson - engaged me in conversation - and ended up offering me 10% off right there on the phone...

So I'm wondering, should I still press for more? What do you guys think?

If you have a price in mind, you should tell him that you have X to spend, like the piece, but are ultimately constrained by a fixed budget. I'd avoid showing too much enthusiasm over the piece as it will just give him leverage. That's what I would do anyway. It's not like if he doesn't accept your number he'll rescind the offer of 10%. And if he offered the 10% right away, he probably already sensed that you were hesitant because of the price and wanted to let you know they're willing to negotiate. So, you should negotiate. ;p
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post #19 of 19
11/13/08 at 12:20pm
Any updates? Did you buy anything? did you get a collector's "deal"?
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