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the haggle

This is a discussion on the haggle within the Polls and Surveys forum, part of the PHUKET category; following one of my previous threads . is it just me or do any of you find having to haggle ...

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    Senior Elite Member eric-the-viking's Avatar
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    Cool the haggle

    following one of my previous threads .
    is it just me or do any of you find having to haggle for things becomes tiresome and very boring.
    after ten tours now i really can not be all that bothered unless its some thing i really really want.
    your thoughts please?
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    Too Much

    I agree, especially when I know the real or very close to it price.
    Now my Thai and Lao is improving I just ask in those languages when shopping by myself. It basically says dont stuff me about.
    When shopping with my friends I say nothing for a while and then start my naam dta (water eyes or eyes water) that gets a laugh from the shop keeper
    and we get to a better price quicker.


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    Whatever they ask tell them a third is what you will pay and then work your way slowely up - If you don't want it don't even start to haggle, place your hand in the stop position and shake ur head saying sorry...

    BTW never state your price first - Always wait till they tell you what they want.
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    I don't really haggle anymore as such. What I mean is I know what I'm going to pay and if they don't like I leave and go next door where usually they have exactly the same thing and at my price. Or so close to my price it does'nt matter.

    p.s. Bafana's idea is a good way to start haggling if that's what you want to do. I love the expressions on their faces when all you offer is a third. LOL
    Last edited by Jaws; 26-11-2004 at 15:28.
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