Bargaining is the art of buying things in Vietnam. Vietnamese like bargaining so the price of goods in small shops in Vietnam always has higher price than normal especially the shops for tourist. Always bargain when you buy from small shops, it will get you a better price and the shop keeper expects it.
In order to buy a good things with reasonable price here are some bargain tips:
Preparation
When you prepare to buy an article, it’d better to check the price in different shops to get a general idea about the price. You can ask your tourist guide or travel agency first before buying. They know where is the best place to buy it and how does it cost.
Bargaining Practice
Now remember to relax and enjoy the process, but keep some skills in mind:
- Offer half of the asking price and work from there.
- Try to find some flaws on the article as an excuse of depreciation.
- Be stubborn and persistent when bargaining, but keep smiling.
- Walk away if you find the price unacceptable, you can always come back later.
If the shop man detains you, it may mean he is close to accepting your offer, and with a little more discussion will accept. Once the shopkeeper accepts your price, do not try to put the price down again since it would be unfair. After all, the shopkeeper has agreed to the price you have proposed.
End Bargain
It is really enjoyable to buy at a price you are satisfied with, but make sure that the article you take is the one you want since there are some dishonest shop keepers who will replace the purchased products with shoddy ones.
Many shopkeepers use a calculator during bargaining, as these can help overcome the language barrier.
(from Vietnam-Culture)
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