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Pillar of the Community
Canada
617 Posts |
I've never been big on bartering, so I don't.
But I've really had my eyes opened with this topic.
thanks
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1733 Posts |
Haggling for little things doesn't appeal to me. I feel cheap if I do. But when someone wants 2K for a coin and I only want to give him 1650, you can bet I'm really motivated to get him to move. I also tend to like private sales where I see the item in question, no taxes just an exchange of cash for my new gem.
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Valued Member
United States
307 Posts |
I have been dealing with the same shop for over 20 years. We buy and sell and trade with each other. The key is to research before you buy or sell. Definitely make an offer if you intend to buy a piece that you think is over priced. Most shops respect your knowledge. When I leave I usually feel that I got a good deal. That is the way it is supposed to be. Both parties satisfied.
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Valued Member
Canada
55 Posts |
If buying a single coin I tend not to haggle, but if I am picking up a half dozen or more, I try to get a little 'goodie' thrown in for free or a bit of a discount on the whole lot.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
3692 Posts |
If it's priced fair enough I really don't bother. It's only when I buy a lot.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1051 Posts |
I pretty much haggle on any purchase I make in person. In the odd case where an item is excellent and the price is fair, I'll lay down the asking price without asking for a "break". I wouldn't go so far as to call myself cheap, but I certainly have no problem with bargaining before any money changes hands.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
It might be a regional thing around here but I as a seller have always been asked for a better price. Seems to be part of the game. I usually have myself and stock prepared for that at a show or in a showcase. I have no problem asking for a best price but I am discreet when I do and it is usually giving me an idea of how well I can do with a dealer. For those who ask me about 10 different coins and I give them good discounts and they end up walking away telling me " I'll think about it. " Well .... next time I see them I remember. If they ask me if I can do any better on a coin, I say yeah, I can add a few more bucks!  Edited by TNG
02/21/2011 9:17 pm
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Moderator
 United States
16679 Posts |
If the price seems fair, no. But, if it is a little over CDN ask, I will always ask if he or she can do any better than the price. Depending on the coin, I will either buy it or walk away.
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Valued Member
Canada
250 Posts |
Can't say how many times in life I've felt ripped off (in general, not specifically with coins...but ebay on the other hand...). I do not feel awkward at all asking a dealer or seller if that's their best price. It's my money and I don't have much of it. I'm not rude about it...but I always ask. On another note, I bought a silver dollar off ebay for $4. After I won the seller emails me and says he made a mistake by setting the price so low and would I be able to up my bid. WOW! |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2448 Posts |
Absolutely! I start with being a Veteran, then use the Purple Heart excuse, AAA, AARP, then being basically inferior to apt people. I'll use anything for a ten percent discount.
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Valued Member
United States
326 Posts |
In Europe and other parts of the world bargaining is a way of life. Everything is subject to discount. Also it's fun.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
I do not have any dealers near me but if I did I would not "expect a discount" but I may ask if this price is firm or what is the least they wold take for the coin but I would not feel they owe me a discount just because I am who I am and they should kiss my feet to keep me in there buying from them. I am one of those types that do not feel the world owes me anything and if someone has a price marked and I know in their business its known they have some wiggle room and some even expect to be asked (coin dealers,yard sales,flea market, etc..)if they can move any at all on the price then I will ask but if they don't come down I will not get mad and storm off because I wouldn't go to the local grocery store and pick up a $2.00 loaf of bread and offer them $1.50 for it and expect them to take it and if they didn't I wouldn't just leave it on the counter and walk out in a huff. If I think the price marked on something is way to high I will just keep on walking and never even ask but if I think the object is a little high or actually worth the price and I am gonna buy it no matter what I would probably ask but would not "expect" them to give me any discount, if they did thats great and they may go to the top of my list of dealers I really like but if they didn't I would know the prices on their items are pretty much firm and keep that in mind when I am looking
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Valued Member
Canada
276 Posts |
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In Europe and other parts of the world bargaining is a way of life. Everything is subject to discount. Also it's fun. Yup, that's the european mindset. Which will punish people who don't haggle, because they don't have that mindset. For example, if I go somewhere (like, little india @ coxwell and gerrard) where haggling is expected, I tell the sales rep that I'll make a reasonable offer, and he can come back with one higher offer. If I don't like it, I'm walking out. This works, because I generally know what the items are selling for elsewhere, and can guess his markup - if the argue with me, I leave, because I don't think it's appropriate way to do business. That's my opinion, but I say so before I start "bargaining", so there aren't any surprises. |
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Valued Member
Canada
183 Posts |
I had one person phone me that he would buy all my low grade silver at face value.HaaaaHaaaa.How about that deal!
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
838 Posts |
I don't understand something here: if "trends" is not even accurate, then why don't they make it accurate? I mean I understand that "book value" is overpriced, but it's a bit silly if "trends" does not accurately assess the trending value.
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Posted 02/21/2011 5:21 pm
