Yes, it’s a great game, and they like to play it (or to get paid more if you don’t know the rules. I was in a souvenir store in Barcelona, and there was no price tag on Gaudi-themed clock.
Me: Excuse me, what is the price for this?
Salesguy: [with a voice that can be used to announce a khalif coming in] FIFFFF-TY EUROS!
Me: Oh…could it be twenty though?
S: [his eyes shine up, I know the game] Not less than thirty five!
Me: Could we go thirty five and throw this other thing in?
S: It’s a deal
I’m leaving with some souvenirs, he is happy that he sold 15 euros worth of Chinese crap for 35, We’re both thrilled by our sparring.
Nah. They love the haggle. And he most likely still made a nice profit. If they announce 10, you can bet they still turn a profit at 4.
Yes, it’s a great game, and they like to play it (or to get paid more if you don’t know the rules. I was in a souvenir store in Barcelona, and there was no price tag on Gaudi-themed clock.
Me: Excuse me, what is the price for this?
Salesguy: [with a voice that can be used to announce a khalif coming in] FIFFFF-TY EUROS!
Me: Oh…could it be twenty though?
S: [his eyes shine up, I know the game] Not less than thirty five!
Me: Could we go thirty five and throw this other thing in?
S: It’s a deal
I’m leaving with some souvenirs, he is happy that he sold 15 euros worth of Chinese crap for 35, We’re both thrilled by our sparring.