Haggling takes place in public markets in much of the world. From the street markets in Mexico to the markets of Vietnam, you will find a vendor and his or her current customer haggling. This exchange of words is like a courting couple where the vendor is boy to the customer’s girl who has piqued his interest.
The vendor gives his starting bid. The customer balks at the high price and suggests that she found it for 75% cheaper at another stall. He tells her she will never find a better quality then his product and lowers his price. She still isn’t happy with the price and suggests a slightly higher price than her previous offer. This goes back and forth until the customer and vendor is satisfied. Or the customer walks away as a bluff. Much like a girlfriend who flirts with another man to make him jealous. It’s all a dance that I unfortunately have not and maybe will not ever master.
Thank goodness my mom accompanied me on my shopping trips otherwise I would be paying asking price for everything I purchased. Knock-off purses, scarves, and jewelry my mom haggled her way into spending exponentially less. $10 for 3 shirts or $2.50 for a pair of pearl earrings all you need is to hold your ground and be really good at bluffing.
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