This past weekend I attended a show in Vegas where I used a combination of, “What’s your best price?”, Will you take less?” or “Will you go_____?” I didn’t get one complaint nor seem to offend one seller. As a result I saved $375 on a NIB, 4” Colt Python and $350 on a NIB, CZ Checkmate Parrot.

I make these offers knowing what the approximate, current value for a particular piece is and betting the seller pads his/her price knowing they’ll likely be given offers of less than their asking prices. That said, some stand firm on their price and, if I want it bad enough, I’ll pay the asking price. Otherwise, I compliment them on their hardware and thank them before heading to the next table. Conversely, when I ask about a price, some sellers will state, “I have a little room”, “Make me an offer, “If you want it, I can go______”, etc. I work and travel all over the world and experience the same or similar rules.

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