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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PaddyB, post: 1603464, member: 40017&quot;]I go along with most of what has been said already. I am both a collector and a part time dealer, so I see the haggle from both sides:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Recognise that most sellers have marked up their prices in the expectation of some haggling before you start. If you pay full price they are surprised and delighted - but you have not earned their respect. Test the water early with a general &quot;Are you open to offers?&quot; Very rarely will you get a flat &quot;No&quot;, and in all other cases you have opened the door for negotiation.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Keep a sense of humour. It is much easier to test the water with a silly offer if it is done with a laugh - even if the seller rejects the offer, he is likely to do it with a laugh back - which keeps the door open for further discussion.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Pick your time. If the seller has a stack of people at his stall already, he is not going to be in a position to discuss things with you in detail, and is more likely to stick to close to the marked price. Try to come back when he is less busy. If you are concerned that the particular item may go before then, try &quot;Can you hold that one for me for a little while - I&#039;d like to discuss a deal with you, but I can see you are very busy just now...&quot; You can also often get good deals at the end of a selling session if the seller has had few sales that day - he still needs to pay the bills, and some cash in hand is always welcome even if it is not as much as he would have liked.</p><p><br /></p><p>4. Don&#039;t issue ultimata unless you really mean it. Keep you offers open ended as much as possible - once you have said &quot;I wont give you more than $x for it&quot; the seller has only a a yes or no answer to give back.</p><p><br /></p><p>For most people the buying and selling process is as enjoyable as adding to your collection, or making a profit. Enter into the fun of it, and you will find it much easier.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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