With the cost of living biting it’s always worth trying to get the best deal you can – and a little haggling can sometimes go a long way!
If you want to cash in on these ‘invisible’ deals, here are 10 areas you can haggle on the pirce, courtesy of OnlineMoneyAdvisor.co.uk
7. Jewellery
Nervous that buying your partner the ring of their dreams will put your savings back years? Feeling down that a ring that you’ve always wanted doesn’t seem to be getting any closer to your price bracket? Don’t fear, for tips for haggling on jewellery costs are here. As mentioned before, some stores have in-built policies to grant discounts if a customer ever asks for one, and jewellery stores certainly fit the bill. If you’re planning to travel anytime soon, buying an expensive piece of jewellery at a duty-free shop can save you big. Even if you’re not travelling, if you have an idea about the cost at a duty-free shop then you can email your local jewellers to see if they’ll match the price. Photo: pb
8. Property
Don’t tell landlords and sellers, but you should definitely haggle on the price of buying or renting a property. Saving what seems like a small amount can go a long way, negotiating £25 per month less on your rent adds up to £300 over the course of a year. Of course, just asking nicely probably isn’t going to get you the discount you’re after. In the case of renting, offering to sign a longer lease can help your position. For both buying and renting, don’t be afraid to drop in that you’re looking at a few other properties in the area that are in your price bracket. Photo: pb
9. Electronics
Have you been thinking that you need a new 77-inch television on your wall? Definitely not – not a person on the planet definitively needs a TV of such absurdity – but that doesn’t make it any less appealing! Whether it’s a TV, a smartphone, a laptop or any other electronic device, retailers might be willing to cut you a deal if you woo (or deceive) them enough. Photo: pb
10. Mobile phones
Calling your phone provider and stating that you’re considering cancelling your contract can be the first step towards a much plushier arrangement. Mention that your friends or your partner have a better deal with more data or more minutes, and don’t be afraid of letting silence fill the air. Keeping quiet after stating what you want is a classic negotiating ploy and puts the ball in your phone provider’s court. Photo: pb