Preface (Back)

Many assume that the best that can be is to accept that what they are told without any question or even random possible doubt. To dispel that ignominies thought of utter disillusionment would be a delightful jubilance. To that better end these thoughts are now set free to engage the enlightened mind of those brave souls that dare to venture forth the investment of their time.

Nature of Haggling (Back)

The nature of Haggling and the human species is to always disagree over the exchange of almost anything. Seldom will one individual or group give to another individual or group with no thought of just compensation.

Since the dawn of recorded history the generation that now lives on the North American continent in the late 1990’s must be the first to have experienced the genuine dishonesty of life without the pleasure of simple haggling. Every other country almost without exception are bound to the ancient traditions of the noble art of haggling. Lack of true haggling skills puts each and everyone at a distinct disadvantage when dealing with persons of remote or distant origins.

However; Haggling taken to the extreme is no longer haggling but a locust of lawyers. Haggling is not the argument of the lawyer rather the jousting of equals over the price of a rug. Haggling should always be a pleasurable experience.

Occasionally; It takes longer for the haggler to finish the transaction than the non-haggler. This is because haggling requires an investment of time for the good of the transaction. All hagglers feel that they are in control of the bargaining process. The truth is the more knowledgeable haggler always has the upper hand in any deal making. A non-haggler is thus obviously at serious disadvantage when negotiating with a haggler.

7 Principals of Haggling (Back)

The rules of haggling are those of common sense. The basic premise of haggling is that of fairness and equity to both parties. That is why the first rule of Haggling is to be fair and never take undo advantage of your opponent.