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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Alegandron, post: 2642913, member: 51347&quot;]Personally, I do not like to &quot;haggle&quot; either.&nbsp; However, I clearly distinguish &quot;haggling&quot; from effective negotiation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Haggling: I feel that folks are trying to get what THEY want, nibbling, biting, and trying to get the &quot;best deal&quot; for THEMSELVES.</p><p><br /></p><p>I enjoy negotiating: </p><p><br /></p><p>If it is a meaningful coin or one that I focus, I ensure that I strike up a conversation and a hobby-relationship with the Seller.&nbsp; You can tell fairly quickly if this would be an individual that you can trust, and ultimately have a sound relationship for the future.&nbsp; I want people that I feel that I can come back to for great coins, or good information, as well as building a trust.&nbsp; I do not view Sellers as a &quot;shop&quot; that I am going to pick up a loaf of bread, or some fruit.</p><p><br /></p><p>I strive to do my homework and research; I settle on a price zone that would be fair to both parties; I ensure that I am open, honest, and to the point; then I make a fair offer.&nbsp; I really do not worry about the price they mark on the item, nor what is posited.&nbsp; I work for the price that I am offering... I am willing to move if I see merit in the deal. If it does not work for either of us, I ensure we both know that our negotiation is done.&nbsp; I always keep the tone within my mind that this is a HOBBY and for enjoyment.</p><p><br /></p><p>Many times, I have turned to leave the table, and the Seller has actually called me back to either agree, or to give me a fair counter-offer.</p><p><br /></p><p>I want to ensure BOTH parties are happy, that we BOTH enjoy the Hobby, and that it is a fair deal in BOTH minds.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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