You're So Money How to Negotiate Everything.
STEP 1
ALWAYS BE CLOSING
When you’re buying a new car, you try to channel what little of Sun Tzu you can remember from Ethics 101 to convince the salesman that if he doesn’t knock ₹ 10,000 off the price, you’re done. But not all negotiations are so obvious. And the first mistake you can make in a negotiation is not realizing you should be negotiating. These tips and tactics you’re about to learn, they’ll come in handy when you least expect: say, when your kid wants a later bedtime or when your cable bill skyrockets. The more you negotiate, the more you realize that everything’s negotiable.
STEP 2
Master the haggler’s vernacular
For instant savings in almost any scenario, deploy these magic words
“WHAT IF I PAY CASH?”
The wink-wink, nudge nudge way of saying, “I won’t tell the taxman if you don’t.” It might not save you a lot, but 5 per cent off a ₹ 50,000 couch is 2500 bucks. Look who just got free throw pillows!
“HOW CAN I LOCK IN THE PRICE?”
Offer to sign a longer term contract – for your apartment, gym membership, or mobile phone plan – to protect against rate hikes nex
“WHAT CAN WE DO TO GET THE COST DOWN?”
You like the look of your wedding cater menu (woo, prime rib but it’s a little spendy your budget. Have them offer ways to reach your comfort zone.
“WHAT IF I BUY TWO?”
Ideally you wanted the second thing from the But the seller doesn’t to know that.
“HOW ABOUT FREE SHIPPING?”
Or free installation? Free Wi-Fi at the hotel? Ma waive the goddamn “service charge”?
STEP 3
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