Bartering and Negotiations

Barter is the exchange of goods or services without the use of money. The earliest trade, before the invention of money, took the form of barter. Among non-literate peoples... keep reading →

As a rule of thumb, the sticker price on any item is not necessarily the final price. The marketplace has two prices, the visible price and the price the merchant is willing... keep reading →

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Diamonds need maintenance and upkeep and if you buy a diamond without such a policy the upkeep can get quite costly. Under the terms of the agreement, the seller agrees to... keep reading →

Tips on negotiating, an explanation of the meaning of BATNA, competitive vs. cooperative negotiation, and the process of negotiation. keep reading →

Do you find yourself always frustrated by your inability to negotiate and get a lower price or a better deal?  Do you always pay full price because you aren't able to ask... keep reading →

The truth is, it's not only kids who love collecting Transformers robots. Optimus Prime toys and other Transformers characters have captured the fancy even of adults. In... keep reading →

Playing dumb is much more efficient and beneficial than being the know-it-all. To prove my point, I'll share with you the top benefits of playing dumb. After reading this... keep reading →

As many of us worry about tightening our belts even more in 2012 - another uncertain year economically - some of us are turning to alternate ways to save money and increase... keep reading →

Haggling or negotiating the purpose of this is to determine the price acceptable to both a buyer and a seller. A great way to save you money is to negotiate especially on big... keep reading →