Haggling (today) in stores

[furo]

Of course people are cheap! And especially when times are tight, yet they want the same stuff

 

[Philip1978]

Originally Posted by Mannix

I work at a retail store, and people try to haggle all the time. We do not allow this practice, so the price is as marked. I never realized how cheap people are until I started working in retail. People will ask to get half off for a loose button, no joke.

And your point is................

 

[Mannix]

Originally Posted by Philip1978

And your point is................

I wasn't making one...just commenting. Thank you, come again.

 

[Philip1978]

Originally Posted by Mannix

I wasn't making one...just commenting. Thank you, come again.

Why wouldn't you try to get as much as you can for your money?

 

[JPYPSU07]

I did it at Cole Haan on Newbury street right before christmas. I smiled at the SA, she giggled, and I got the shoes for $75 instead of $100 marked down from $350. She then hit on me in some little cubby underneath the stairs that had a cash register in it as she rung up my shoes. Give it a shot!

 

[Mannix]

Originally Posted by Philip1978

Why wouldn't you try to get as much as you can for your money?

I suppose the point I was trying to make, was that people will make up ridiculous claims in order to save literally one dollar. I hear this all the time "can I get something off for this spot?" I ask "where's the spot?" then they point to it, and it's the tiniest spot on the underside of the hem on a pair of pants or something. It's super ridiculous. Plus, most people are rude when they ask for money off so that's another reason not to oblige them. You've never worked a retail job I take it? Don't comment if you don't know how it is on the other side.

I realize people are trying to save money in these hard times, but some go way over board.

 

[doublebucklemonk]

I saw a segment on 60 minutes or some similar show probably 10 years ago about a guy in NYC who only barters for what he needs. He is a painter and he trades paintings for whatever he needs. They followed him around as he tried like a dozen little shops in 6 hours before he found somebody who would accept one of his paintings in exchange for a toaster. It worked, but sure seemed to take a lot of effort.

 

[Philip1978]

Originally Posted by Mannix

I suppose the point I was trying to make, was that people will make up ridiculous claims in order to save literally one dollar. I hear this all the time "can I get something off for this spot?" I ask "where's the spot?" then they point to it, and it's the tiniest spot on the underside of the hem on a pair of pants or something. It's super ridiculous. Plus, most people are rude when they ask for money off so that's another reason not to oblige them. You've never worked a retail job I take it? Don't comment if you don't know how it is on the other side.

I realize people are trying to save money in these hard times, but some go way over board.

Wow you guys are strict at Wal-mart aren't you?

 

[Mannix]

Originally Posted by Philip1978

Wow you guys are strict at Wal-mart aren't you?

Funny....but I don't work at Wal-Mart.

 

[clarity]

Originally Posted by Mannix

I work at a retail store, and people try to haggle all the time. We do not allow this practice, so the price is as marked. I never realized how cheap people are until I started working in retail. People will ask to get half off for a loose button, no joke.

I was given a discount on a book at Barnes and Noble one time because the corner was bent and had a white crease in it(the cover was black). Honestly I did not notice the corner (or care) but hey, I wasn't going to complain. I may have even accidentally bent it myself, who knows.

 

[bigbris1]

This is why I never shop Department stores, strictly discount spots, and even then I go to the clearance racks. I will ask for a further discount based on damage however slight. Usually nets an additional 10% off.

I will also ask whether there are any coupons or promotions I'm not aware of, sometimes to my delight.

 

[Luddite]

I have found some success with RTW suits and coats in simply saying "Look, I love it, but I'm tossing up between two, and, well, to be honest, the other one is $100 cheaper, and..." or similar. If someone thinks they have a 50/50 chance of a sale, they might cut the price to raise the odds.