Here are some quick fake market shopping tips:
1) Always negotiate – don’t ever offer to pay the first price.
2) If the seller keeps negotiating with you, they have already accepted your offer and simply want to work on increasing the profit.
3) Don’t worry about getting the best price, think about what you would be happy paying and stick with that price.
4) Try walking away if you can’t agree on a price, this works great, they will usually come running after you and accept the last price you offered.
5) Don’t be visibly excited about what you want.
6) Be polite.
7) Don’t feel bad if they agree to a price but show disappointment, it’s an act and they will never sell you something at a loss.
Shop during non peak hours and days for better prices.
9) Get to the market early when they open. You will usually work less to get a good price.
10) The amount of time you spend negotiating will determine the price you get. Sometimes it’s not worth spending 10 extra minutes to save 5 yuan. The sellers know that and will try to wear you down.
11) Avoid the people who want to ‘help’ you find a store that sells what you are looking for. They work on commission and you will pay for their ‘service’ indirectly.
12) Don’t expect that 50 yuan fake rolex to last the week. Decide on a price assuming it will break/fail quickly.
–SHFM
