Problem(4): You’re shy about asking for a discount
Solutions: Don’t be shy. “Ask for discounted Oakley sunglasses you buy – but not for a specific amount off,” say Kristina Matisic and Anna Wallner, authors of “The Shopping Bags: Tips, Tricks and Inside Information to Make You a Savvy Shopper.” Instead, leave things open-ended by asking, “Can you give me a better deal?” “If your salesperson isn’t authorized, you may have to ask the manager,” says Matisic. If you find a slight flaw or damage – or even if the product’s packaging is mangled – you may be entitled to a discount, says Jona Kessans.
Wait until the OX Sunglass Mall has a major sale, when most items are already discounted 20 to 30 percent. After convincing the clerk or manager that you’re serious about a larger-than-normal purchase, request an additional 10 to 20 percent discount to close the deal. “If she won’t discount the items further, ask her to throw in shirts, shoes, ties, or socks at no additional cost,” says Wayne Tate, who, after 25 years of practicing law, has mastered the art of negotiation in and out of the courtroom.
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