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When looking for the best deal out of anything you want to buy, people usually go for one of these options: window-shop for the best deal, look for coupons, wait for payday or seasonal sales, go to bazaars, and haggle.<\/span><\/p>\n Window shopping until you find the best deal is okay, but it can take up most of your time, especially if you\u2019re in the Philippines. A lot of stores offer the same things for sale at varying prices and deals, so it\u2019s unwise to go window shopping for one product.<\/span><\/p>\n Couponing is not exactly a thing in the Philippines, thanks in large part to the Department of Trade and Industry not covering them under their policies. This doesn\u2019t mean that anyone looking to find the best deal, or at least save on that item you really want to buy.<\/span><\/p>\n Haggling, or talking to someone about getting a better price, is a common thing in the country. It\u2019s not uncommon to hear your workmate brag about getting their new bag, shoe, or even mobile phone at a discount you would not expect.<\/span><\/p>\n Filipinos are known for their haggling since we place a high value on saving money. This is why malls are filled to the brim whenever there\u2019s a sale. It\u2019s also why almost every Filipino knows where Divisoria, or at least their town\u2019s version of it, is.<\/span><\/p>\n Divisoria<\/a>, in particular, is a great place to shop for the best deals. There are malls here, but the culture of haggling is still as strong as it has always been. You can click here<\/a> if you want to know more about Divisoria. Other places where haggling is common would be St Francis Square and Greenhills Shopping Center, as well as every other market in the Philippines (especially ones close to tourist destinations).<\/span><\/p>\n Haggling is something that nearly every Filipino knows how to do. While everyone has their own way of doing it, here are a few general tips to help you get started:<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Be friendly. <\/strong>Smile and be friendly to the seller. Most sellers are very approachable and are open to haggling, so don\u2019t be afraid. Remember: they\u2019re making an honest living, so don\u2019t try and pull the angry-customer-give-me-a-discount trick, because it doesn\u2019t work.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Establish good rapport with the seller.<\/strong> This is very important, as this is where you can find out if you can get a better deal without you having to ask for it. While the definition of haggling is \u201cto talk or argue over the cost of something\u201d, in the Philippines you don\u2019t need to argue. Who knows, you might even get more than you bargained for (i.e. a friend).<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Tell them you\u2019ll be coming back more often, <\/strong>especially if they\u2019re always in the same area. Being a suki <\/em>(known in other cultures as a regular or a patron) always helps you get better prices or deals.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Compare their product\/prices to another stall, <\/strong>even if you\u2019ve never visited others to begin with. Yes, it\u2019s cheeky (or downright wrong for some people), but this is a good way of letting them know you want their product more than the other stalls. It sets you up for a relationship with the seller, since you like their product more even if it\u2019s the same as the other stalls.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/strong>If they don\u2019t lower the price for one item, ask them if they can include other items with the one you want.<\/strong> It\u2019s still haggling: they\u2019ll get more of your money, but the net cost of the product you want will drop since you will be getting a bargain price for more items.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 <\/strong>When all else fails, walk away. <\/strong>If you can\u2019t seem to agree with them on the price, you\u2019ll have to walk away and really find another stall. However, since they themselves want a sale, they\u2019ll usually give in to your terms if you haven\u2019t been rude to them. Yes, it may seem rude to walk away, but you didn\u2019t really commit to anything beforehand. If they don\u2019t, you can always look for a better deal elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n These are just some of the ways you can get that better deal by haggling. Of course, you have to remember that this only applies to places like Divisoria (i.e. the tiangge\/ukay-ukay <\/em>kind of stalls). Malls don\u2019t do haggling, so if there\u2019s a price on a product you like, that\u2019s it.<\/span><\/p>\n Try these out, and you might just get that new shirt for a lower price. Don\u2019t forget to smile!<\/span><\/p>\n Article by Andrew Del Rosario When looking for the best deal out of anything you want to buy, people usually go for one of these options: window-shop for the best deal, look for coupons, wait for payday or seasonal sales, go to bazaars, and haggle. Window shopping until you find the best deal is okay, but it can take up most of your time, especially if you\u2019re in the Philippines. A lot of stores offer the same things for sale at varying prices and deals, so it\u2019s unwise to go window shopping for one product. 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