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Old 11-02-2006, 02:59 PM
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Default Re: Garage Sale Tips

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Originally Posted by gptmca
1. Arrive early: This is when the best stuff is available, you get to have to best pick of all that is available.

2. Haggle: Don't be afraid to haggle and talk the price down. Start at approximately half of how much you are prepared to pay.

3. If you are getting no where, show your money, take out the maximum amount you are prepared to pay, and don't be afraid to start walking away, the seller doesn't want to lose a sale.

4. If possible don't show too much interest in a particular item or the sell may push the price up if they know you really want the item


This is why I do not want to hold any more garage sales. Its very uncomfortable for me to neogotiate prices on the spot.
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