About Today: How to Haggle

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor Mostly, I love flea markets. I love the chance to find something amazing for not much money. I love the weird tables, the ones with only one thing: suncatchers from the 1970s, for example, or else dozens and dozens of bowling shoes. What I don't love, however, is haggling. How to Haggle at Flea Markets and Yard Sales And haggling is kind of a must if you want to do the flea market/yard sale thing properly. There's nothing more embarrassing than spending too much money on something you'll probably re-sell at a yard sale in two years. How to Haggle on eBay Readers Respond: Do You Pay Full Price? See More About:  shopping tips  haggling  yard sale pricing 10 Tips for Haggling I get hung up on the first tip: "There's nothing embarrassing about haggling." I'm always afraid that I'm somehow being rude, even when I know haggling is expected. How to Save Money on Anything You Buy The Debit Card Mistake That Can Cost Big Bucks See More About:  bargain shopping  buying for less  deal hunting Video: Haggling Techniques What did we do before internet video? Watching this is way easier than making my sale-savvier friends show me how it's done. The Best Time to Buy Everything How to Get the Most out of Coupons How to Haggle, for Travelers For a person who longs to be polite at all times, traveling can be scary. What's good manners at home might be rude somewhere else. This makes shopping in international markets slightly dicey for foreign visitors. Here's how to do it right. 10 Ways to Find Cheaper Airfares Cut the Cost of Hotel Stays See More About:  outdoor markets  bargaining  haggling Today Ads Bathroom Design Bathroom Tile Bathroom Renovation Bathroom Ideas Used Car Sales Featured Articles Debt Ceiling Winners and Losers Back to School Survival Guide 5 Quick Ways to Organize Your Office Top 10 Iced Tea Recipes Avoid Used Car Scams What's Your Favorite Way to Exercise?   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement