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Great life hacks, but how do barter with a big retailer?

• nhebb 16y ago
  The funny thing is, I just asked. With the Nordstrom jacket, I had just graduated and didn't have much money. I told the salesman that I needed a nice blazer for a job interview (which I did), that I really liked one in particular, but it was over my budget. I asked if he would sell it to me for a discount. He pulled me off to the side - I don't think he wanted anyone to overhear - and told me OK. He didn't call a manager - he just did it. I've heard that Macy's gives their employees a lot of autonomy as well. Flipping it around, I've had customers email asking for a discount. I've gotten to the point I don't even ask why. From my perspective, I'd rather just to give them one and secure the sale than try to haggle over price and possibly lose the sale.