Bargaining in ChinaBargaining is normally acceptable in most of the shops
Bargaining in China
Bargaining is normally acceptable in most of the shops. Sometimes,
bargaining is more enjoyable than the purchase itself. If you are new to
bargaining, then follow me!
Prior Preparation
When you prepare to buy an article, you’d better check the price in
different shops to get a general idea about the price.
Bargaining Practice
Now remember to relax and enjoy the process, but keep some skills in mind:
Offer half of the asking price and work from there
Try to find some flaws on the article as a excuse of depreciation
Be stubborn and persistent when bargaining, but keep smiling
Walk away if you find the price unacceptable, you can always come back
later.
If the shopman detains you, it may mean he is close to accepting your
offer, and with a little more discussion will accept.
Once the shopkeeper accepts your price, do not try to beat him down again
since it would be unfair. After all, the shopkeeper has agreed to the
price you have proposed.
End Bargain
It is really enjoyable to buy at a price you are satisfied with, but make
sure that the article you take is the one you want since there are some
dishonest shop keepers who will replace the purchased products with
shoddy ones.
Many shopkeepers use a calculator during bargaining, as these can help
overcome the language barrier.
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