Save Money Shopping On A Budget

Markets

Markets can offer a different feel than shops, and here, bargaining with the owner, within reason, is generally acceptable. For clothing, offer them seventy percent of the asking price first and see what they come back with. If they do not go any lower, assume this means they are not interested in bargaining. If they reduce the price a little, try to make them go a little lower, as if a sales associate is interested in bargaining they typically have their lowest price in mind.

In general for food markets, the asking price is acceptable. Local farms try to give fair prices, and the produce is generally of better quality than when it's from a grocery store. When buying a lot of produce, it is okay to ask for a few dollars off the final price, and the typical response will get an immediate yes or no answer, which you can then use to determine whether or not you want to buy. Whether bargain shopping or going by the marked price, it is crucial to always be respectful of the shop owners within the market. They are not a giant retailer and therefore can’t always offer an extraordinary discount.