Comments on: Would You Haggle For Better Prices at a Department Store?

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:44:00 +0000

I think that people have every right to ask, but I also think that some people get REALLY annoying about it. They must not have hobbies, or something? Also, wheedling and being a general pain in the rear leads to the annoyance of other customers and is out of line. If you are trying to get a coupon honored, or something, then have at it, companies need to be held to their word, and consumers need some insurance that they will not be screwed over. But just begging multiple employees for a deal is gauche.
Jerry

By: My Journey From Debt

My Journey From Debt — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 07:01:00 +0000

I generally don’t try to haggle at department stores and such, especially because I know that the people you deal with at those places don’t have the authority to do that. It never hurts to ask at specialty type stores though…sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but I never really push the issue but more just mention it.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:26:00 +0000

After having worked dept store retail for years, I’ll ask about discounts in certain places or from certain people. A manager is more likely to be able to give a discount at a smaller store than a part-timer, for instance. Even associates that can’t override prices can let you know when the next sale is coming up (provided they know). There are also some stores where you should never pay full price, such as larger jewelry chains. I know at least two of them are always allowed to give up to 30% off a sticker price for no reason whatsoever. However, that cuts down on their commission, so it’s not always done.