Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Dec 19th 2006, 4:28 am
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Originally Posted by Big Galah
Judging by the number of hotels on wotif.com, it's pretty common to offer reduced rates.
A couple of years ago I rented a 3 bed detached cottage in Yarralumla in Canberra (nice area) for $300 a week - it was advertised at $350. That was lucky though, the vacancy rate right now is 1%.
On the downside, I spent $1700 on a new laptop and some accessories at Harris Technology in North Sydney, and when I asked the manager if there was any chance of a discount or freebie he looked at me like I'd just spat on him. His loss. I know where I won't be going when I need some new stuff...
Big.
A couple of years ago I rented a 3 bed detached cottage in Yarralumla in Canberra (nice area) for $300 a week - it was advertised at $350. That was lucky though, the vacancy rate right now is 1%.
On the downside, I spent $1700 on a new laptop and some accessories at Harris Technology in North Sydney, and when I asked the manager if there was any chance of a discount or freebie he looked at me like I'd just spat on him. His loss. I know where I won't be going when I need some new stuff...
Big.
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Dec 19th 2006, 4:31 am
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Ok... so all this talk about deals has got me wondering where are the best deals for say furniture, appliances and electronics?
Dec 19th 2006, 6:00 am
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Can: Ladies of the night.
Or so I'm told.....
Or so I'm told.....
Dec 19th 2006, 6:07 am
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Originally Posted by Wol
Can: Ladies of the night.
Or so I'm told.....
Or so I'm told.....
That's what they always say!!
Dec 19th 2006, 7:53 am
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Originally Posted by comet555
Ok... so all this talk about deals has got me wondering where are the best deals for say furniture, appliances and electronics?
LeCorneau in Adelaide...bought double bed and mattress set for son, leather lounge suite, 2 wood chests of drawers, patio set and another area rug. Again large discount for paying cash. And the sales guy was Canadian and we had only been her about 2 weeks when we went shopping so I think he felt sorry for us.
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Dec 19th 2006, 9:09 pm
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Originally Posted by Wol
Can: Ladies of the night.
Or so I'm told.....
Or so I'm told.....
In parts of South East Asia everything's negotible.
Can get a tad annoying though, when you only want a bottle of water:
"Uh here we go again: 60 Baht for that, you must be joking!"
Big.
Dec 19th 2006, 9:37 pm
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
I find the thought of haggling over "everything", seriously disturbing... 
Who has that kind of time.... I've never had to haggle for anything, and this is putting me off relocating...
Why do we need to haggle?? I don't get it...
Bonny
Who has that kind of time.... I've never had to haggle for anything, and this is putting me off relocating...
Why do we need to haggle?? I don't get it...
Bonny
Dec 19th 2006, 10:06 pm
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
I've always hated haggling myself. I would much rather pay the fair price right away then go through all that hassle. It's never occured to me to haggle here in Canada except on cars, houses and maybe contract work. It's quite possible that lots of people do it but I just don't hear about it very much.
Also I should note that we don't HAVE to haggle, but we would probably pay more if we don't
For some reason I can't seem to edit my original post so here's the list again:
To Haggle
Electronics - around 15%
Furniture - around 15%
Contract work (renovations, pools, etc)
Vehicles
Hotel accommodation
Rentals
Foreign exchange transactions
Ladies of the night :scared:
Not to Haggle
Certain take out food (McDonalds, etc)
Rego
Private health care
Bus fare
Grocery shopping
My plan is definitely to do all our big purchases at once (furniture, appliances maybe electronics) in order to save as much as possible. We will be bringing furniture with us but we don't have much and most of it is just ok.
Also I should note that we don't HAVE to haggle, but we would probably pay more if we don't
For some reason I can't seem to edit my original post so here's the list again:
To Haggle
Electronics - around 15%
Furniture - around 15%
Contract work (renovations, pools, etc)
Vehicles
Hotel accommodation
Rentals
Foreign exchange transactions
Ladies of the night :scared:
Not to Haggle
Certain take out food (McDonalds, etc)
Rego
Private health care
Bus fare
Grocery shopping
My plan is definitely to do all our big purchases at once (furniture, appliances maybe electronics) in order to save as much as possible. We will be bringing furniture with us but we don't have much and most of it is just ok.
Dec 20th 2006, 2:05 am
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Originally Posted by comet555
Ok... so I've seen a lot of discussion on haggling over prices. So I thought maybe we could compile a list of things you can haggle over, and things you can't. Please add to the list.
Also if you can estimate what % you knocked off, and the store I'm sure everyone would like to know.
I will add to this list as people post:
To Haggle
Electronics
Furniture
Contract work (renovations, pools, etc)
Vehicles
Hotel accommodation
Rentals
Foreign exchange transactions
Not to Haggle
Certain take out food (McDonalds, etc)
Rego
Private health care
Bus fare
Grocery shopping
Also if you can estimate what % you knocked off, and the store I'm sure everyone would like to know.
I will add to this list as people post:
To Haggle
Electronics
Furniture
Contract work (renovations, pools, etc)
Vehicles
Hotel accommodation
Rentals
Foreign exchange transactions
Not to Haggle
Certain take out food (McDonalds, etc)
Rego
Private health care
Bus fare
Grocery shopping
Oh sorry that comes under begging
Dec 20th 2006, 2:45 am
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Originally Posted by MalvernMan
What about "adult exercise" with the wife?
Oh sorry that comes under begging
Oh sorry that comes under begging
Dec 20th 2006, 2:47 am
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
She's not called a hag for nothing
Dec 20th 2006, 12:24 pm
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Re: Let's make a list - things you haggle over (and things you can't)
Lots of those things that are on the 'can haggle' list can be haggled over in the UK too. Certainly electronics, furniture, hotels, construction work. It depends what is of more value to you - a straightforward transaction without haggling, or a cheap price even if you have to invest time and effort getting it reduced. Sometimes it's not worth the hassle of haggling!
