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Learn to Negotiate Better Prices

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans historically have not haggled for better prices on most items. To keep up we need to learn that negotiation (aka haggling) is acceptable, expected and useful. We need to practice haggling. It was humiliating to have to haggle. Start the Haggle. Subtly mimic the person with whom you are haggling.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate. My daughter-in-law knew the power of negotiation. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. To get the best contractor to re-roof your house, you have to negotiate. Persistence.