Honing your haggling skills

Honing your haggling skills equals money in your pocket. To be an effective haggler you have to brush up on the art of negotiation, here are some tips to make you a master haggler.

• It never hurts to ask for a discount, if you don't ask, you could be missing out on a great deal.
• Leave timidity @ the door, talk with confidence. If they smell fear then you can expect opposition.
• The worst they can say is No, don't take it personal.
• Arm yourself with info, knowing the price of what their competitors are offering on a product is a huge advantage.
• The best hagglers are calm and patient.  
• If you smile when making an offer, people are more likely to accept it.  
• Don't be afraid to walk away! If their price is not right for you, take it with a grain of salt. 
• Keep in mind, most merchants would rather give you a discount then to lose your business to a competitor.

So the next time you're out shopping, give these tips a try, you might score an awesome deal..