Shopping

Bargaining 101: The Art of the Deal

Indian Market

The Strategy

1. Where to Haggle: Street markets (Janpath, Colaba Causeway), Auto Rickshaws.
2. Where NOT to Haggle: Malls, fixed-price shops, supermarkets.
3. The Rule of Thirds: Start by offering 30-50% of the quoted price. Meet in the middle.

Walk Away Power

The strongest move is to smile, say "Too expensive," and walk away slowly. 90% of the time, they will call you back with a better price.