VENT: People who try to get something for nothing, ugh! - Page 3

mommamia · 08-25-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2girlsmom

ok I am one of those people who will ask for a deal. Usually only if I think something is priced high. I always think it doesnt hurt to ask. I will usually just ask if they will take less on an item and if they say no I usually buy it anyway. I dont always do it but like I said only if it seems to be priced high. I would never steal though. That is just wrong.

Cutting a deal for someone who is buying a good bit of stuff is different than those people who just like to haggle for the sake of it, that can be fun but only to a point. The price might go up if they walk away and come back after a long haggling session just b/c of the time they take up. People often use that as a diversion tactic too. If they've made a mess of my place the first time, I'd rather not sell them anything.

Missystuy · 08-26-2006, 06:12 AM

Gosh some of these stories are amazing! LOL

Dh wants them to come back so he can take pictures of them, then tell everyone else who has a yard sale to watch out for them. LOL He is such a nut.

babieseverywhere! · 08-26-2006, 03:49 PM

One garage sale I had, two woman almost came to fists (seriously) over a juicer. These were BIG WOMAN, I just sat there, a little scared. Thankfully, one of them let it go......

Missystuy · 08-26-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by babieseverywhere!

One garage sale I had, two woman almost came to fists (seriously) over a juicer. These were BIG WOMAN, I just sat there, a little scared. Thankfully, one of them let it go......

OMGosh that is funny

jessthenurse · 08-26-2006, 04:41 PM

Had a yardsale w/my mil today. She had a Longaberger ceramic piece marked $4 and some woman was trying to get her to lower the price. She said no and I swear the lady said "I can't afford it". I know people who don't have alot will scour sales for clothes and whatnot but why would you even look at Longaberger stuff if you can't afford $4? and this lady claimed to be a collector too!

sahmommyuv3 · 08-26-2006, 06:12 PM

Wow! I am reading these posts, and I am amazed at how these people treated you! And even stole from you! That's just crazy! I personally love to go to garage sales and find a good deal. That's how I afford a nice christmas for my kids, or just to plain save money. I like to haggle over a price for fun, but I'm never pushy about it. If someone says no, then I consider paying what they are asking. Today I got a brand new horse (on the frame w/ springs) for $15! I thought that was high, but when I asked her if she would take ten, she told me that her house is getting foreclosed on. You never know what's going on w/ the person selling the items. Sorry to hear you have such crazy customers. You did point out a few things that I should consider in asking for a price to come down if it's already reasonable. I thought that most people expect for people to haggle a little.

Rachel

Missystuy · 08-26-2006, 06:21 PM

Yah, I'm always ready to make a deal. One lady came over and wanted some baby clothes and some toys and asked me if I would take $5 for it. I said SURE, its not a problem. If they are curtious, and polite, I don't mind considering the haggle. I had another ask for the baby tub I had priced at $5, if I would take $3. SURE! Just take it. But when I had $10 marked on my WILSON Rabbit fur coat, NO I'm not taking $5 for it sorry. LOL Then she said to me, Well I guess it'll sit in your basement even longer now since you didn't take the $5. Whatever! LOL Don't worry, I'll find someone who will pay $10. I even went as low as $8, but I wasn't taking $5, sorry.