gdcpony
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1. Some, but not much. If it isn't close to a decent deal already, I part ways. Sometimes it is just plain fun if the guy is fun to talk to or I know him. I may be ready to pay full price those times. It is always friendly for me. If it turns otherwise for me or them, I cut my losses.1) Do you haggle at all? This is partly covered in the other thread, and it appears that some folks just detest it.
2) If you do haggle, when? Used guns only? Or on any gun? Mom & Pop LGSs vs. large chain stores? I haggle on guns just about no matter what. When I bought my S&W Shield, I saw Academy's "Price match minus 5%" guarantee and used my smart phone to find a better competitor's price.
3) How old are you? I'm 48 and I always seem to find myself haggling with folks over 40. I don't know if that means younger folks don't haggle, or simply haven't learned the art.
4) Do you consider yourself urban or rural? I live in a city of ~100K, but I grew up in a town of ~6K. In a town that size, you could get a good deal by barter and bargain, but you really couldn't afford to rip the other guy off. You didn't want a reputation for cheating folks.
5) I try not to low ball anyone. I'd rather leave a few bucks on the table than insult the other party. Frankly, I may want or need to deal with them in the future. I don't want them coming back to the table with a bad taste already in their mouth. The question is "What do you consider low-balling?" If I have a gun solidly worth $1k, I'd consider any offer less than ~$750 a low ball. If someone wants to offer me $800, I'd just consider that a buyer trying to get a good deal. Nothing worth getting bent out of shape over.
6) Did I miss anything? What else do you thin affected your attitude towards price negotiations?
2. I do a little more if I am buying more than one item though. Never know when the volume discount can help out right? I will look for a price match, but sometimes I am wiling to pay more for good customer service. One thing I hate as a currently serving Marine is guys using "military discount" when haggling. You are already paid for your service (as am I) if it is offered, take it, if not deal with it.
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4. Rural
5. I research a ton so I used that. If a guy is selling something for $300 that I can go elsewhere for $250 for, I will use that to save me the trip. But at the same time, I expect a counter as well and have already decided how much I will top out at. It is usually somewhere between their asking and my offer. Kind of normal there right? I love it when a guy thinks his item is worth more than new (not collectible). Those I walk away from without an attempt.