There are many countries where price of an item isn’t determined by the sales tag on it, but by how hard the buyer is willing to haggle for it—a practice that has largely gone out of practice in many US stores! Fortunately, there are still some locally-owned stores that let customers practice the time-honored skill of haggling. In Lincoln, NE, that store is Moore Pawn & Furniture, a quality pawn shop that offers new and used furniture, musical equipment, jewelry and electronics. At Moore Pawn & Furniture, savvy customers can make an offer if an initial price is less than appealing.

If you want to try your hand at haggling, here are a few easy, entry-level tips:

• Adjust The Attitude: The one who appears too eager, overly enthusiastic or just downright desperate is the one who gets the least. Instead, appear bored, hesitant, indecisive or uncertain about the item or deal.
• No Numbers: The person who offers the first number loses the ability to know if the best possible deal was made. There’s always the possibility that the seller would have gone for less or the buyer would have offered more. Whenever possible, don’t be the one to mention the first number.
• Go Big or go Home: In plainer terms, start by asking for the best terms or deal that can be defended. Starting far away from the absolute bottom line means there’s plenty of wiggle room on price or terms.

To practice haggling techniques, visit Moore Pawn & Furniture in person. They’ll be glad to barter for the best deal. To get a great deal any day on gold, silver, diamonds and other jewelry, new and used furniture, or musical equipment, visit Moore Pawn & Furniture online or call the store at (402) 477-5116.