how to bargain?

Answer 1

Unless the price is clearly marked like in a supermarket or shopping mall, bargaining is a must. In commercial stores where things have a label and price tag, you can't bargain there. In small shops that are personally owned, you can definitely bargain. Basically if you're not in a shopping center or supermarket, you can bargain anywhere. Even with food around a tourist attraction, I bargain. For example, buying bottle water or snacks, bargaining really helps save money here and there. In Shanghai, at the Yu Yuan Market, all the stores are locally owned, except for Starbucks or Dairy Queen. There you can bargain and go really. If they offer 50RMB, bargain at 10 RMB and then work from there. If they still say no, then just walk away and most of the time they will give it to you at the price you offered. If they don't then, most likely you can find something similar if not the same at another vendor. Don't feel like the price is too low because almost every time the price they offer you is too high. At first it's uncomfortable because its an unfamiliar process, especially in the US. But after a while, it becomes natural.
If you're traveling on a tight budget, this really helps because the more money you save here and there, the more you have to spend.

Answer 2

Bargaining is very common in China. But if you can't speak Chinese, it'll be a tough task. A Chinese friend can help a lot.
Whatsoever, there is still something you can do. When you want to buy something don't seem too eager, act you're not very interested. Just ask how much. When he said the price, you act like it's not worth it. And you can ask for the lowest price he can give. If you're still not satisfied, then just go away. Usually he'll call you back and offer a lower price. Keep hesitating until you get your price, but don't go too far. It's really hard to tell when to stop without a lot of bargaining experiences.

Answer 3

odd question. im not really too sure what ur asking. but bargaining is like trying to make the best deal you can. someone has a can of soda i want, i may be like ill give u a quarter for that. its good to start way below(or above) what you know the person will accept) and of course they'll b like hell no i payed a buck for this. and you say yea but you already drank some. how about 45 cents. and theyll b like naw, 75 cents. and you progresively go higher and they progressively go lower until you either agree on a fair price, or there is no deal. bargaining often goes on with kids who want cooklies. "mom can i have 18 cookies" "hell no jimmy" "alright how about 4" "well that sounds more reasonable, but no. how about 3?" jimmy now gets 3 cookies, but he may have only gotten 2 or 1 if he had just asked how many cookies he could have.

Answer 4

Bargaining is quite normal in China, at least at markets. Try to get an idea how much some thing will cost at the local market. If some one offer you some thing with a price, go first to 50% and go higher till you get an agreement with the seller.

Answer 5

This was my policy when I was in the markets in China, think of how much you would want to pay for that item if it was made out of plastic (and therefore very cheap), and keep that price in mind. In most market places they'll have calculators so that they can show the price they want you to pay, make sure that they're taking yuan and not US dollars (they will try to trick you sometimes). They will start ridiculously high each time just to see if you don't know enough to bargin, and if they're coming down but not quite far enough, walk away, if the price you were asking is reasonable, they'll call you back. If they don't call you back your price was too low, always remember they WANT to sell AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Be strong, and never let on how much you want something. And have fun, China is fantastic.

Answer 6

I'd say there are two ways to bargain;

1) Learn to speak Mandarin (or one of the local dialects)
2) bring your calculator so you can show how much you want to pay. (of course pen and paper would work as well)

Good luck!

Answer 7

Great Question.

Here is how: For a product that is asking for 100RMB

1) ask them how its used
2) mock the usage and design (even if you like it)
3) offer them 40% of the asking price. In this case 40RMB
4) they will tell you that its not possible, and tell you they can only sell it to you for 90RMB
5) tell them that they been a great help and took the time to explain to you, so you will pay (50-75% depending on how much you like the item) 60RMB
6) if they don't agree, walk out.
7) they will counter offer, stick to your final price.

This is a rule I live by.

GL.

Answer 8

Do what I did just put out less than they are asking use sign language.