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lol!! The exaggerating vendors!!!

18 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/lol-the-exaggerating-vendors.114140/

Disc_Junkie
Disc_Junkie Original post #1
Apr 30, 2009 at 9:29 AM
My Uncle and I had to return from Guwahati on the 27th of this month. He told that he had to buy a chain and a lock for tying the suitcase with the train chair to save it from being stolen while sleeping. When we reached the station, we saw a vendor selling them. He asked the vendor the price, the vendor told that the small tiny lock is of Rs. 55 and the chain is of Rs. 45 making a total of Rs. 100. :-D:lol: My Uncle immediately told that he will not give more than Rs. 20 for the duo.:shock: I loled:lol:!! The shopkeeper told that him to tell a normal price but my Uncle was not moving a bit from the price he told!! And at last after a lot of requesting the vendor agreed to give it in Rs. 20. I was shocked!!! I thought a lock and chain of Rs. 100 is lessened to Rs. 20. :lol:

Another one which took place some years ago,

Once a vendor came to my house to sell tulles. My father chose one and asked the price. The vendor told that it is of Rs. 1840:shock:(you won't believe but that's real). My father kept normal and told that to lessen the price. He told that he will give it for 100 rupees less. My Mom suddenly dropped the price to Rs. 250. :shock: . The vendor insisted on to give some more money but didn't have affect on my mom. At last he agreed. I was shocked at his decision. :shock: What a drop-down of about 1600!!:lol:

Wow, they were charging a whole lot more from the exact MRP!!:x


If you have come across such situations where vendors charge exaggeratedly please share!!:mrgreen:
G
Apr 30, 2009 at 9:38 AM
may be the quality of good is low
Disc_Junkie
Apr 30, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Ya could be but that's a whole lotta money they are charging!!
T
Apr 30, 2009 at 9:50 AM
tulles???? wats dat?
Disc_Junkie
Apr 30, 2009 at 10:10 AM
The net with small pores we use for not letting mosquitoes to enter while we are sleeping!! I think you got it!!
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Apr 30, 2009 at 10:33 AM
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eggman
eggman #8
Apr 30, 2009 at 8:02 PM
It's the art of bargaining!!
I wish I had some!!
Disc_Junkie
Apr 30, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Me too lacks it!! If there are any good bargainers here, please give some tips!!
M
mrintech #10
Apr 30, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Jaaa ke RONE lagna Dukaandaar ke saaamne.... Bhaiya Pls mujhe Ye saman de do... PLS PLS PLS :cry:
Coool
Coool #11
Apr 30, 2009 at 9:24 PM
Disk junkie uppar ka tip try kar masth hai:lol:
Disc_Junkie
Apr 30, 2009 at 9:34 PM
Haa Haa!! Main rote rahunga jabtak dukandaar mujhe ek choclate laake naa de!! :)

Wah!! Wah!! kya idea hai!! Tum log ne kitne bargain ki is tarike se!! :lol:
freshseasons
May 1, 2009 at 12:20 AM
I seriously wish i had that art. Wouldnt it be wonderful to save a ton of hard earned cash.
However most of the time i refrain from making a joke of mine and my initial quote is always high.
I think the art of bargaining lies in opening with the right initial quote for the amount.
I would please request the best bargainers to share their valuable experiences here.
Sukhdeep Singh
May 1, 2009 at 4:49 AM
Same here, i have seen a trend.....the people from our parents age or from 50-60 are damn good in bargaining while youngsters shy away from bargaining these days
Disc_Junkie
May 1, 2009 at 7:32 AM
Where are you...... best bargainers???:!: Please share some tips!!!:-(
tejass
tejass #16
May 1, 2009 at 7:55 AM
It's the art of bargaining!!
I wish I had some!!
ha yaar ye kaha par milti hogi to use bhi kharid lete molbhav kar ke;-)!!
eggman
eggman #17
May 1, 2009 at 8:20 AM
Those who grew up in tough conditions have it in them by default!! They feel the value of money in their blood!!
NucleusKore
May 1, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Well this is like buying fish in Mangalore. The price varies depending on who's the buyer