How Do You Bargain With A Street Vendor?
Buying goods from a street vendor can be a thrilling way to shop for things off the beaten path. It can also be a great way to find a bargain, but buyer beware. There are many tricks that street vendors have to get you to pay more than you should. That doesn’t mean you can’t still find a bargain on the streets, as long as you know how to approach your local street vendor. Step 1 Remain uninterested. Much like having a good poker face while playing a hand of cards, you can’t let the street vendor know how excited you are about the merchandise they have to sell. Even if there’s something on their table that you have always wanted and don’t think you can live without, you can’t let them know. The moment they know you want what they have, the prices will immediately climb. Keep your cool, and you’re already halfway there. Step 2 State a price you won’t go above, and stick to it. If the vendor quotes you an outrageous price (which they most likely will at first) stick to your guns. For inst
