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Comment on Hitching by Tom Kopp by Kopp, Tom

Kopp, Tom — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:12:29 +0000

Mr. Kornblut! Yes, that’s me!
Here my address: thkopp@gmx.de
I would be more than happy to hear from you or Koby. I also tried to contact him or you.
Wow, great!

Comment on Haggling by Helen Hobbs by Chris

Chris — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:21:10 +0000

Great tips for Haggling, I really like the good cop bad cop idea.

Comment on Hitching by Tom Kopp by Ruben Kornblut

Ruben Kornblut — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:44:41 +0000

Are you the same Tom Kopp that cross the Australian desert with Kobi on March 2006?
Kobi wants to contact you, could you please send me your email and/or you phone?

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Comment on Haggling by Helen Hobbs by samuel sjovall

samuel sjovall — Fri, 25 May 2007 05:57:06 +0000

How much have you paid for excess luggage on your way back home? Ha ha. Most of us foreigners living here in China always offer 25-30% of the asking price at the fake-items market. After mentioning that friends paid that and that you live in China, then you usually get it 75% cheaper. Also ask any local shoppers what they paid, that indicates what the real price should be. If you shown interset in a product and the price is still too high then start to walk away, if the sellers comes running after you then you know that a small price adjustment will close the deal.

Comment on Haggling by Helen Hobbs by dagny taggert

dagny taggert — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:58:10 +0000

While I’m not a hard core haggler like you, I have haggled successfully for some nice jewelry. Here are some tips I’d add for other readers:
1) pay in cash. While many stall holders do accept credit cards these days, the fees they have to pay & the fact that the money goes into their bank rather than their hands often keeps prices higher than if you have cash in hand.
2) get to know the shop owner or sales person. Talk to them personally; ask them questions about how they make their wares, how long they’ve been in business, their family, etc. Come back 2 or 3 times before beginning the haggling process. Once they know you well enough to greet you by name when they see you walk down the street, then you can begin bargaining (in a friendly, conversational way) for that item you have been coveting all along. If you are still in town the following day, come back to thank them & say goodbye before you leave. If you ever return to that town, drop in to say ‘hi’. They may even have set something aside for your possible return. Yes, this process takes awhile & requires patience, but it has rewarded me with friendly smiles & some real finds when I return to places. Almost makes you feel like one of the locals!

Comment on Haggling by Helen Hobbs by Jacinda

Jacinda — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:48:56 +0000

Yee haa grandma… You make it sound so easy… Oh how it brings back memories xxx

Comment on Haggling by Helen Hobbs by Deanna

Deanna — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:33:30 +0000

Helen, thank God you and Lucas are home safe and sound and not gaining more wounds than you bargined for… Extremely well written. If you want a change of pace from accounting try being a journo – you certainly have the gift. Cheers

Comment on Haggling by Helen Hobbs by James

James — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:06:17 +0000

How tight fisted are you pair? You crack me up and it sounds like you had fun doing it. Loved the way it was written Helen.

Comment on Haggling by Helen Hobbs by Naomi

Naomi — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:39:39 +0000

Some good tips Helen! Personally I like to use the loaded wallet technique. Happy Bargain hunting!