Can you negotiate in stores
Feb 14th 2014 | 5:26 am
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Re: Can you negotiate in stores
Floatsy, you're not heading to Vancouver are you? I though after living in Belgium you were in dire need of some sunshine !! 
Feb 14th 2014 | 5:35 am
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Re: Can you negotiate in stores
Yes, actually, you can negotiate depending on which store you are shopping at. I've done it many times. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't.
And when it comes to items like televisions, you can of course negotiate especially as stores like Futureshop have a price guarantee that states that they will meet any competitor's price and beat it by a further 10% of the difference.
A couple of years ago I bought a new TV at the same time as my parents were buying a new one so we bought both together. I spent a few days going from one shop to another getting the best price and then narrowed it down to Futureshop and 2001 Audio/Video. I played them off against each other, always getting a lower price, until the manager at 2001 opened their books in frustration and showed me that I was getting the TVs for barely above their purchase price.
It takes some work, and some time, but it can definitely be done.
And when it comes to items like televisions, you can of course negotiate especially as stores like Futureshop have a price guarantee that states that they will meet any competitor's price and beat it by a further 10% of the difference.
A couple of years ago I bought a new TV at the same time as my parents were buying a new one so we bought both together. I spent a few days going from one shop to another getting the best price and then narrowed it down to Futureshop and 2001 Audio/Video. I played them off against each other, always getting a lower price, until the manager at 2001 opened their books in frustration and showed me that I was getting the TVs for barely above their purchase price.
It takes some work, and some time, but it can definitely be done.
Feb 14th 2014 | 5:35 am
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Re: Can you negotiate in stores
You could also look at 2nd hand or liquidation sale furniture 
http://www.usedvancouver.com/classifieds/furniture
http://www.kijiji.ca/b-furniture/vancouver/c235l1700287
JYSK sometimes have sales on, their stuff isn't too shoddy. http://www.jysk.ca/furniture.html
http://www.usedvancouver.com/classifieds/furniture
http://www.kijiji.ca/b-furniture/vancouver/c235l1700287
JYSK sometimes have sales on, their stuff isn't too shoddy. http://www.jysk.ca/furniture.html
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Feb 14th 2014 | 6:09 am
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Re: Can you negotiate in stores
There is cheap tat a.k.a. The Brick. I would rather shop at Ikea, or even the Sally Ann. There are a range of stores selling different quality items at different prices. You can get some really good, really high-end stuff if you search it out but be prepared to pay. A trip out to United Boulevard is a good to give you an idea of what is available from the big retailers.
Bargaining is not unusual.
Bargaining is not unusual.
Feb 14th 2014 | 9:12 am
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Re: Can you negotiate in stores
As you are heading to Vancouver, you could drift out as far as coquitlam/burnaby to United Boulevard where there are a lot of furniture stores including The Brick, Jordans etc. We have just bought new sofas, Dining table and bedroom suite from Boulevard Furnishing. We got about $2000 off the advertised prices and free delivery and set up. Nice to deal with as well. HTH
Thanks folks. Would not have known otherwise.. Merci.
Feb 14th 2014 | 9:12 am
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Re: Can you negotiate in stores
And agreed albeit weather's been OK lately but the weather in the Blighty is crazy! Hope the flooding recedes soon 
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