To get the best deal, it’s wise to ask a flea market seller for a “best price” rather than making an offer. The reason being: a dealer may go lower than you expected when quoting a price.
For example, if an item is marked $38 your bargaining instinct might lead you to offer $35. But what if the dealer was willing to go to $30? You could get another $5 off by allowing them to state the price.
Don’t be afraid to make a reasonable counteroffer if the dealer doesn’t go as low as you’d like. Don’t be too surprised, however, if they stick to the price they originally quoted.
