Last week I reported on the growing trend of haggling in stores not known for negotiating price breaks.
http://www.kgw.com/news-local/stories/kgw_040308_business_haggle_stores.2b655881.html

In putting together the story we randomly approached shoppers and I was surprised at how many of them said they are haggling more than ever. Haggling over price is no longer reserved for car lots and jewelry stores, we found people haggling at major retailers like Home Depot, Fred Meyer, even Costco. Right before my live report a manager at a Dollar store approached me and said even her customers are trying to negotiate prices lower than a dollar. It seems no one is immune. I heard from seasoned hagglers who find products with chips and marks, some who find products that have been on display for a long time and others who will try to negotiate a deal on anything.

Is this a sign our economy is in a recession? I think many of us would appreciate reading about your most effective haggling techniques, so please share.

As always, if you have information about someone taking advantage of consumers or something that can help them, shoot me an e-mail anytime. whavrelly@kgw.com
Happy Haggling!