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Postby Journey/Survivor » Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:32 pm

If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?
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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby scarygirl » Sat Nov 05, 2011 12:43 pm

Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


Sure why not? Make sure you can offer cold hard cash. It will make the haggling much easier.If they say no, ask for the manager. If they want to sell you something badly enough they'll find a way.
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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby Rick » Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:16 pm

Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


No harm in trying. As SG said, ask for the manager, because the sales people probably don't have the authority to change the price.
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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby Don » Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:49 pm

Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


No.
Dude, this ain't the third world. If you want to haggle you're gonna have to go Crazy Gideon's and barter over last year's models. If you can't afford to pay in full at the moment, then go to WalMart of Kmart and put one on layaway.

My kid works at BestBuy and business is booming. If you don't want to buy something because of the price, there's gonna be someone right behind you who will.

It's not like your spending $3,000 on a 3D 70 inch LED. Just buy something that you have the money in hand for, don't try to jew the associates over a 500 dollar television.
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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby Monker » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:04 pm

Don wrote:
Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


No.
Dude, this ain't the third world. If you want to haggle you're gonna have to go Crazy Gideon's and barter over last year's models. If you can't afford to pay in full at the moment, then go to WalMart of Kmart and put one on layaway.

My kid works at BestBuy and business is booming. If you don't want to buy something because of the price, there's gonna be someone right behind you who will.


I agree...You would be amazed at how calculated everything is for how much they expect to earn on their inventory and how those prices are set, when they go on sale...and how all of those sales are projected and inventory replenished, and gross and net sales are projected - and expected. A manager probably does not have the authority to sell a new TV for less. You can try it, but I'm certain he'll not even take your offer.

Now, if you make an offer on a floor model that a manager wants to get rid of, he'll talk and deal with you...because nobody wants it in the store any longer...and since it is an open and 'used' item, they can't sell it at full price anyway.
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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby Don » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:09 pm

Monker wrote:
Don wrote:
Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


No.
Dude, this ain't the third world. If you want to haggle you're gonna have to go Crazy Gideon's and barter over last year's models. If you can't afford to pay in full at the moment, then go to WalMart of Kmart and put one on layaway.

My kid works at BestBuy and business is booming. If you don't want to buy something because of the price, there's gonna be someone right behind you who will.


I agree...You would be amazed at how calculated everything is for how much they expect to earn on their inventory and how those prices are set, when they go on sale...and how all of those sales are projected and inventory replenished, and gross and net sales are projected - and expected. A manager probably does not have the authority to sell a new TV for less. You can try it, but I'm certain he'll not even take your offer.

Now, if you make an offer on a floor model that a manager wants to get rid of, he'll talk and deal with you...because nobody wants it in the store any longer...and since it is an open and 'used' item, they can't sell it at full price anyway.


Exactly. Open box, refurb, closeouts on last year's models are where they'll possibly cut you a deal but prices are so low now, there really is no reason not get a brand new T.V. fresh from the factory unless you just want something for the man cave or garage.
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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby Jeremey » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:35 pm

Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


In short, no.
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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby Gideon » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:37 pm

Jeremey wrote:
Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


In short, no.


:lol:

Are you going to say that in every thread that asks a question?
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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby Jeremey » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:38 pm

Gideon wrote:
Jeremey wrote:
Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


In short, no.


:lol:

Are you going to say that in every thread that asks a question?


You already know the answer to that.

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Re: Will they haggle?

Postby Gideon » Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:39 pm

Jeremey wrote:
Gideon wrote:
Jeremey wrote:
Journey/Survivor wrote:If you go to a store like Best Buy to buy a TV, are the sales people allowed to haggle over price?

If I tell them that I'm in no hurry to buy a TV, and that I'm willing to wait for several more months, and maybe go to a different store, do you think that I could get them to drop say $50 off the price of a $750 TV if I buy it right now?


In short, no.


:lol:

Are you going to say that in every thread that asks a question?


You already know the answer to that.

:lol:


All right, I admit I was setting you up. Well spotted.

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Postby Journey/Survivor » Sat Nov 05, 2011 5:20 pm

After I posted the question on here, I decided to do a Google search to see if there's anything on the internet about those places negotiating a different price.

There are some mentions on the internet about people having haggled with sales people at places like Best Buy, and having gotten a cheaper price. So, I guess it is possible. I might as well give it a shot.
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Postby Enigma869 » Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:32 pm

I got $400.00 off of the advertised "sale price" on the 65 inch plasma that I purchased at Best Buy over the summer. That said, it was a TV that was over $4000.00. They obviously have a FAR greater margin on that amount of money versus $700.00.
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Postby scarygirl » Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:11 am

I would research it over several websites, see if you can find some place else that is offering the exact same model etc at a lower price.
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Postby Behshad » Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:36 am

Don & Monker, BS! Just cause you suckers pay full price and dont even try to get a discount, doesnt meant its impossible ;)

You can haggle at Best Buy. Last time I bought a TV from there, it was a TV that was on sale for $1699 from $2299. I told the guy I will buy it if he throws in a bluray player of my choice and he agreed. When I picked up a 120Gb PS3 ( $499 back then), He started to back out of the deal at first, but then talked to the manager and I got the PS3 for free ;)
The ONLY ITEMS that they will not haggle a PENNY on is Apple products cause they can not change the price , even a penny.
But any appliances Ive bought from Best Buy, I have always asked for a better deal , either by them throwing in some free stuff, or simply knock of a precentage. And NONE of them were closeout items.

scarygirl, the days of "cold hard cash" being better are long gone. Most retailersr really prefer that you use it on their charge cards. Thats what I always do when I buy from BestBuy cause they also give you a 12-36 months 0%, which is extra bonus on top of what you saved from negotiating earlier ;)


so in short , YES, but you gotta be good at it ;) :)
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Postby Moon Beam » Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:38 am

I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a weekend with my family and friends.
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Postby Behshad » Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:40 am

Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a bottle of booze and have a fun weekend .



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Postby Moon Beam » Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:54 am

It's my birthday Behshad, behave! :lol:
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Postby Behshad » Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:56 am

Moon Beam wrote:It's my birthday Behshad, behave! :lol:


Happy Birthday milady. ;) May this day bringeth you joy with or without involvement of alochol. Cheers !
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Postby scarygirl » Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:05 am

Behshad wrote:
Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a bottle of booze and have a fun weekend .



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:lol: :lol: I didn't see that there the first time; I guess I need my eyes checked.
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Postby Moon Beam » Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:06 am

Thanks Behshad....great day so far!
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Postby Moon Beam » Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:08 am

scarygirl wrote:
Behshad wrote:
Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a bottle of booze and have a fun weekend .



:lol:


:lol: :lol: I didn't see that there the first time; I guess I need my eyes checked.


He's an arse at times but always comical, I can over look his sauce sight.
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Postby Ehwmatt » Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:14 am

Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a weekend with my family and friends.


Says she who posts regularly on an Internet forum :lol:

Bill: which Best Buy are you going to? I've had success along B's lines at the North Olmsted location. But I also haven't tried it on an item under a grand, so perhaps those talking about cheaper/lower margin products might be right. But it's worth a try. You ain't buying a couch from your friend. This is arm's length. In the end, who cares if they think you're trying to "jew" them?
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Postby artist4perry » Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:01 am

Ehwmatt wrote:
Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a weekend with my family and friends.


Says she who posts regularly on an Internet forum :lol:

Bill: which Best Buy are you going to? I've had success along B's lines at the North Olmsted location. But I also haven't tried it on an item under a grand, so perhaps those talking about cheaper/lower margin products might be right. But it's worth a try. You ain't buying a couch from your friend. This is arm's length. In the end, who cares if they think you're trying to "jew" them?


Your here a lot too Matt, or else how would you know how much she posts? :lol: You can still hang with family on the weekends.
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Postby Ehwmatt » Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:02 am

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Ehwmatt wrote:
Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a weekend with my family and friends.


Says she who posts regularly on an Internet forum :lol:

Bill: which Best Buy are you going to? I've had success along B's lines at the North Olmsted location. But I also haven't tried it on an item under a grand, so perhaps those talking about cheaper/lower margin products might be right. But it's worth a try. You ain't buying a couch from your friend. This is arm's length. In the end, who cares if they think you're trying to "jew" them?


Your here a lot too Matt, or else how would you know how much she posts? :lol: You can still hang with family on the weekends.


Just pointing out the irony of the anti-technology sentiment on an internet forum :lol:
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Postby artist4perry » Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:05 am

Ehwmatt wrote:
artist4perry wrote:
Ehwmatt wrote:
Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a weekend with my family and friends.


Says she who posts regularly on an Internet forum :lol:

Bill: which Best Buy are you going to? I've had success along B's lines at the North Olmsted location. But I also haven't tried it on an item under a grand, so perhaps those talking about cheaper/lower margin products might be right. But it's worth a try. You ain't buying a couch from your friend. This is arm's length. In the end, who cares if they think you're trying to "jew" them?


Your here a lot too Matt, or else how would you know how much she posts? :lol: You can still hang with family on the weekends.


Just pointing out the irony of the anti-technology sentiment on an internet forum :lol:


I think what she is getting at are you don't want to spend ALL your time with Tech. I post here quite a bit more than I should sometimes, but still manage to get away and do stuff with my family through out the day. I think she is saying don't make it your life. :wink:
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Postby Moon Beam » Sun Nov 06, 2011 2:41 am

Ehwmatt wrote:
Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a weekend with my family and friends.


Says she who posts regularly on an Internet forum :lol:


You are an arse, thanks for the bull filled boast on my big day. :lol:
Ironic my post was?, maybe....but I want you to know that I haven't spent any money outside my monthly internet provider bill for the last two years.
I was just stating my personal preference, I would rather spend $750.00 on a weekend with loved ones.
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Postby Behshad » Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:06 am

Moon Beam wrote:
Ehwmatt wrote:
Moon Beam wrote:I have no need to haggle with a sales person about a product being $750.00.
It's not an amount I would be willing to pay for a TV.....$200.00 is my limit.
Television and all of our other tech advances are over rated.
I'd rather spend the money on a weekend with my family and friends.


Says she who posts regularly on an Internet forum :lol:


You are an arse, thanks for the bull filled boast on my big day. :lol:
Ironic my post was?, maybe....but I want you to know that I haven't spent any money outside my monthly internet provider bill for the last two years.
I was just stating my personal preference, I would rather spend $750.00 on a weekend with loved ones.


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Postby steveo777 » Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:32 am

Hehe. We sold a $63,000 Roush Mustang the other day and the guy wanted 5 grand off the sticker. The sales manager just laughed and said "guess you don't really want the car". The guy paid the price. :D
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Postby Behshad » Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:35 am

steveo777 wrote:Hehe. We sold a $63,000 Roush Mustang the other day and the guy wanted 5 grand off the sticker. The sales manager just laughed and said "guess you don't really want the car". The guy paid the price. :D


OK so once a month you sell one at sticker, but what about the rest of the deals ;) What about all the over-allowance and cutting into holdback to pay your sales guy ;) :P
Hell , we just sold a 2012 Boss for $5000 over sticker ;)
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I'm disappointed in you Behshad.
You couldn't photo chop me with bountiful breasts?......that's a man rack, I should slug you Sir!
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