When I'm trying to contain my costs, I ask how much something costs if I pay 100% in cash right now. If they can't give me a number, I generally won't make the

When I'm trying to contain my costs, I ask how much something costs if I pay 100% in cash right now. If they can't give me a number, I generally won't make the purchase. When they that I'm ready to walk away, they usually find a way to give me a number.