How to be the Bargain Shopper - Continued

Negotiations and bargaining is best done with cash. If you are asking for a discount but charging it, the owner of the business is going to lose out on the fees he pays for you using the credit card. You can bargain a better deal when using cash.

Look for merchandise that is not marked or that is damaged. If something is not marked you can ask what the price is, and then start bargaining easily because you can say you thought the item was xxxx dollars instead of xxxx. Merchandise that is damaged, like cans that are dented, a stove that has a scratch, or a car that have a ding in the bumper, you are more likely to get a discount on the item that has a minor flaw.

You can get the best bargains on many items when it is the end of the season. Say for example that Christmas was yesterday. Decorations and holiday specific items are most often discounted deeply because the sales manager doesn’t want to have to put these things away for another year. The sale it more important to keep inventory turn over moving.

Where ever you are getting some of your best bargains, make sure you tell everyone else about this. The best advertising for any business owner is the word of a customer. Let others know where you shop and what a bargain you got. Helping the small business get even more sales and keeping money in the community is important for everyone no matter where you live.