Franc
money is a relative thing
some people have lots
to others, even $20 is dear to them
My perspective comes from a poor childhood when a $5 pair of pants
was a big expenditure
in the current economic environment, there are many people who are
very very tight and I don't think someone who only has $20 to spend
is being cheap.. they're looking to stay within their own budget and
of course, they're looking to stretch their money as far as they can.
On another level.. if I'm willing to cut 10% from a $500 item.. then
10% from a $25 item is no different based on percentile
as a matter of fact, I think the person who can only spend $20
deserves a discount more than a guy buying a $500 poster
How many people do you know who aren't making $16,000 a year??
They're trying to pay the rent, food bill and buy sneakers just like
the rest of us and aren't as lucky as some of us and we aren't all as
lucky as others.
Rich
At 03:54 PM 5/31/2009, Franc wrote:
Hey. if you're going to only spend 25 bucks at a collectible fare
you hold dear to your heart give a dealer a break and don't haggle
to save 2 bucks and don't waste his time. That's just plain cheap. FRANC
-----Original Message-----
From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Burns
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 3:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?
Well, forgive me for being completely out-of-touch with the
lifestyles of the rich and famous....
I didn't realize it was "poor form" to try to get a better deal. I
also didn't know there was a dollar threshold that makes haggling
"acceptable." From what other dealers have told me they DO build
wiggle room into all prices--even on the less pricey items--knowing
people like to bargain.
I'm certainly out of my league with you guys. (read high rollers)
...and we wonder why we can't get younger (read that, less
financially solvent) people interested in our hobby...
Sheesh, Franc you certainly have a knack for always saying just the
right thing. I wanna party with you.
Scott
MoPo List Owner
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From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Bruce Hershenson
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:12 PM
I feel the same way, except my number is $10,000. I can't imagine
someone haggling over $100, but that's just me.
Bruce
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From: MoPo ListOn Behalf Of Franc
Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 8:28 AM
I don't haggle unless I'm spending at least $100 at someone's table.
I just think it's poor form. FRANC
-----Original Message-----
From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Burns
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:36 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?
I must have just been unlucky that the dealers having what I wanted
to buy wouldn't haggle. I thought it odd since it had NEVER happened
before. As Rich pointed out, he would have haggled...but alas, no
items caught my eye on his table. Maybe next year Rich!
Personally I don't think it's out-of-line to offer 20 bucks for
something marked $25. One would assume that dealers build in a bit
of wiggle room since bargaining seems commonplace, if not expected.
Scott
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From: MoPo List On Behalf Of Franc
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MOPO] Cinevent--No Haggle Zone?
Dealers must have known that I was upset by te smelly rooms, so they
treated me kindly allowed me to haggle. I didn;t notice any
difference this year in connection with the pricing and the
bargaining. Volume is the key. I personally get pissed off when
someone wants to buy one $25 item and offers me $20 or even $23. FRANC
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