Haggling works in down economy
A Consumer Reports survey finds that bargaining works better during a recession. Sometimes all you have to do is ask.
CR’s nationally representative poll found that most consumers who asked for a discount were successful. Among those who haggled, 83 percent negotiated better deals on hotel rates, 81 percent reduced their cell phone bills, and 81 percent went home paying less for clothing.
Consumer Reports offers these tips for successful haggling:
1.Be patient and be nice.
2. Time your haggle. Late in the month, when salespeople are trying to meet their quotas, can be a good time to bargain for big ticket items. Evening or early hours are usually less busy, so clerks have time to talk.
3. Haggle out of earshot of other customers.
4. Research prices and store policies.
5. Learn to read the ticket.
6. Offer to pay cash.
7. Be prepared to walk.
Don Mecoy
Business Writer
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