17/07/2023
Copied Z.
Too much bargaining can be offensive to the seller because it makes it clear that you're more focused on pushing down the price than you appreciate the value of what you're buying. You should be tactful in your bargaining. First, try to understand the value and specifications of the commodity or service, then in your head decide what you'd comfortably pay for it. If the seller quotes higher than that, inform them about your offer. If they agree for that figure or a round-off of it, you have a deal.
After this point, do not reopen the issue again when you come back to buy or after you learn that other shops are selling the same thing cheaper. Businesses have their reasons for setting the prices they set, and if you simply don't agree, then leave them alone without bringing up uncomfortable conversations about it. Always be a person of honor even when negotiating. Maintain good rapport with sellers. It's good for you both for that interaction and any future business.
Remember also that ovsession with cheap things will get you into traps. In general, honest businesses tend to price things slightly higher because they're not cutting corners.
Be especially careful with bargaining too much with service providers. You may end up demoralising them, and they don't give you the best service. So any further price cut you managed to extract from them is not worth the loss you've incurred in the end.
If you're the seller, avoid clients who can not be satisfied with your price because they won't be satisfied with your service either. Most of them have a sadistic streak, and they will find something to complain about however excellent your delivery is. They will give you a sickening brain drain. The first time you sense their obsessive push for lower price, disconnect immediately.