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> To negotiate successfully: a) you have to know what you want b) you have to ask for what you want c) you have to be willing to walk away if you don't get it.
by ls15 5y ago
> To negotiate successfully: a) you have to know what you want b) you have to ask for what you want c) you have to be willing to walk away if you don't get it.
It is probably part of "know what you want", but to state it explicitly, I think that having an idea of the actual value is also necessary.
How else do you know what is a good price? You could negotiate a 50% discount and still pay too much.
- andi999 5y agoHappened to a collegue, going to an art market. They: how much? Seller: 1000 USD They: I give you 10 USD Seller: Sold Since there was no counter offer, the 10 was still way too high.
- dotancohen 5y agoI once bought a car this way. Guy pulls up to buy wipers for an '83 T-top 280ZX Turbo six-speed. Tells me I can buy it for $1000. I open my wallet and told him that I have $350. Deal done, for one of the best cars I've ever owned.
- warrenm 5y agoAny time someone says "yes" that fast indicates you've "left money on the table"
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