Economy : Bargaining

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Barter your way to a bargain.

It might be easy to beat down prices at market on holiday, but most of us are too shy to try it back at home.


How to haggle like a pro :


• Cheaper Mobile Deals

When you near the end of a mobile phone contract, some providers might offer you a more competitive deal if you explain you're thinking about taking your business elsewhere.


• Bargain Laptops

Electrical shops will often reduce their prices on laptops if you're buying more than one item. They will also sometimes throw in extras such as headphones or upgrade your product.


• Travel Offers

You have a good chance of getting a deal when speaking directly to a hotel. Ask for the ' discounted room rate ' .


• Do Your Research

Use mobile phone applications such as 'Price Runner', which allow you to compare prices on thousands of products. Retailers will match or beat any price from a competitor. Doing your big research can lead to big savings.