markets, bazaars and expansive malls for anyone who loves to shop at your
destination. So, whether you’re looking to buy souvenirs or groceries, you can
easily walk into any of the aforementioned places to make your purchases. This
said, there are circumstances whereby you visit a market or departmental store
and the attendant is quoting a completely different price for you because he/she
has observed that you are a new in the town.
Travel shares tips on how to shop like a local to get the best bargain.
Shop with a local
The ultimate way to go when you find
yourself in a new city or town is to shop with a local. Hence, rather than
bargaining yourself, he/she will do the bargain on your behalf and get the best
possible price for you.
Haggle for the price you want to
pay
Never accept the initial price you are offered. You should always
negotiate. If the seller goes high with the price, go extremely low with and
eventually both of you will be able to meet somewhere in the
middle.
Don’t buy on impulse
Buying something that you did not
include in your purchase list may make it difficult to bargain. This is because
your preference for what you are buying on impulse may make it impossible for
you to negotiate. You simply accept whatever quoted price. At the same time, you
should not show too much enthusiasm for anything you want, it will just make it
harder to bring down the price.
Plan your shopping trip in the
afternoon for the best bargains
The time of the day is important to save
money on shopping. Most likely, the market will be filled out in the afternoon
and as such you will have so many places to make your purchases. So do not go
too early or too late.
Trust your instincts
This is something
not to just consider while shopping, but generally while out there. You will
likely encounter those trying to sweet talk you into buying a particular item.
But, if you feel unsure or think it sounds too good to be true, it is advisable
you abandon such an item.
Simply shop online
If you do not
want to go through the stress of going to the market or mall, you can simply
shop online. It is convenient because your groceries or items will be delivered
at your doorstep.
