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Going to your local garage sale or flea market, many people do not realize that you can often get the item you desire for a price cheaper than that denoted on the sticker taped to your item. Many people are ashamed to do so, as they see it as causing the individual selling the item to lose out on money. Others are embarrassed due to the fact that it makes them look like they cannot afford the original price. However, none of these reasons for shame have any validity. In fact, most people who go to these places do haggle and are often very good at it. If you have never tried to negotiate a price, never fear for it is quite easy. If you find an item that you like but think the price is a little high, ask the person selling the item if they are willing to go lower. If they respond by asking you the amount you are willing to pay, be prepared in advance to have a number in your head. The seller can either agree to drop the price or will refuse. Either way, this haggling can help boost your confidence in this art and prepare you for the next negotiation.