Walling Hotel - Jiefangbei Hongyadong, Chongqing
Tourist Assistant
Bargaining Tips
Negotiating at markets & with taxis
Tips
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Features
- ✓ Where bargaining is acceptable
- ✓ Starting price strategies
- ✓ Walking-away technique
- ✓ When NOT to bargain
- ✓ Bargaining is expected at street markets and small vendor stalls
- ✓ Start by offering 30-50% of the asking price
- ✓ Walking away is an effective negotiation strategy
- ✓ Fixed-price stores and malls do NOT allow bargaining
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How to Use
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Start at 30-50% of the asking price
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Be friendly and smile during negotiation
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Walk away if the price isn't right; they may call you back
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Aim for 50-70% of the original asking price
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Ask the price first: Duo Shao Qian? (How much?)
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Show mild interest and counter with about 30% of the asking price
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Negotiate back and forth while remaining friendly and smiling
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If no agreement, walk away. The seller may call you back with a lower price
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FAQ
Street markets, souvenir shops, and some small stores. Never bargain at supermarkets, malls, or restaurants.
Tourist markets, street vendors, small shops, and some electronics markets. Never at supermarkets or branded stores.
In tourist areas, initial prices may be 3-10x the real value. Aim for 30-50% of the asking price.
No, it's expected and part of the shopping culture at markets. Stay friendly and have fun with it.
Mobile payment (Alipay/WeChat Pay) is most common. Some places accept international cards.
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Important Notes
Never bargain in supermarkets, department stores, or restaurants; prices are fixed
Never bargain at fixed-price stores, supermarkets, or branded retailers.
Once you agree on a price, you are expected to buy. Don't bargain for fun.
Be cautious of extremely cheap prices as they may indicate counterfeit goods.
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