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Haggling and Bargain Shopping at Summer Markets
Summer is here and outdoor markets and yard sales are in full-swing. Whether it's a spice market, organic farmers market, a well-curated flea market, or a sidewalk sale outside your favorite lunch spot, the range of delectable goodies and unique souvenirs on offer is never-ending. When I was 10, I witnessed my tenacious mother score a suitcase full of sarongs in Bali after exercising her steadfast mastery at haggling, and I haven't approached bargain shopping the same way ever since.
Check out What a Bargain! by Everywhere contributor Steve Estvanik to get the scoop on some reliable haggling techniques.
Estanik suggests:
Quantity discounts - you’ll usually do better by combining several items. You might start bargaining for one item, then offer to buy two for a lower price. Or, if the bargaining is stalled, add another item to the pile and accept the buyer’s last offer.
So what markets do you frequent to get the best deals? What are the dogged bargaining techniques you use when you're on a flea market mission? Tell us your stories, send us your market pictures, and submit photos of your best travel keepsakes to the Souvenirs Theme!
(Photo: The Beauty of La Boqueria, by Gary Arvidson)
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