[HKfornow]

Is there a guideline on where & when we are suppose to haggle or bargain for lower price vs paying sticker price? For the most part, I try to visit stores with the sticker price prominently displayed, but I just spend some time today at Li Yuen street, and pretty much all prices were fixed also. But when I talk to locals, I'm often told I've over paid for stuff. So how do I know if I'm suppose to bargain or to shut up and pay ie: wet market? street stalls? Stanley Market? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks.

[angiebaby80]

always haggle, mate..what have you got to lose?...but yes, normally done on the street-markets..

[KnowItAll]

>> wet market? street stalls? Stanley Market?

Yep. Also, never hurts to ask. Its not unpolite to asked "can you do better" or "do you have any special offers" in stores. If you feel you can do better, then it really does not hurt to walk away and look for another deal.

[helles]

It's probably best to ask if you get any discount if you buy more than one item. They usually more willing to round down their figure as it means they get rid of more stock.

[kombuchakid]

beg to differ

literal translation-" you want me to take-what money you want?"

works well in te seedier parts of town and once on Lyndurst Terrace, but usually I dont bother, especially when feellng mellow.

If you do haggle and get your prize there will always be a niggling feeling that you did not squeeze that last drop of profit from the seller.

[HKfornow]

I have to admit, I have not been successful at all in haggling in Hong Kong, but when we went to Lo Wu (sp), I was told to cut the price to 25%, and for the most part did it because they were clearly over priced and still came out feeling like I did not do enough. In Hong Kong, most places when I ask, will tell me "we don't do bargaining here", or there are signs that says fixed priced. . . even on Li Yuen street! So that's why I thought, maybe Hong Kong have adopted a more "fixed price" policy than the old haggle till you drop.

[Sazzy]

At the end of the day, if you are happy with the price then you will buy it.

[penguinsix]

I haggled for things at Fortress (big TV) but never haggled at CitySuper or other groceries. Most electronics can be haggled if you feel like it.

[martyn]

Originally Posted by HKfornow

but when we went to Lo Wu (sp),

Haha. Yeah, whatever they ask for offer them 25% of it. Or if you are feeling generous, give them 1/3.

If they kick up a stink, just walk out. It's funny how they start chasing you down the esculator..

I was told that if you really want it, make an offer, but don't make offers on things you are genuinly not interested in. Is this true?

[angiebaby80]

don't make offers on things you are genuinly not interested in. Is this true?---> what's the point of wasting your time on haggling if you are not interested on buying that thing?!