Chandigarh Shop

Whenever you are in India, there is always a problem to face with shopping. Especially if you are a westerner, buying stuff for a reasonable price can be tough due to communication gap, the different language and culture. That is why you need some tips on bargaining in Indian markets. In a typical Indian street market, the original price quoted is most often not the actual amount you are expected to shell out. So, bargaining is essential and is even expected in most street shops in India. The following is some tips you can use for buying items at the right price from Indian roadside vendors.

Before you get into the act, it is recommended that you take a stroll and get a picture of what is going on in the market and observe the prices of products you are interested in. When you are on Indian roadside markets, always remember that the real price is not more than half of the initially quoted price. You can also avail bigger discounts if you are buying in bulk. And never show your eagerness in buying the product; always pretend to be casual even if you are frantically craving for an item.


When the shopkeeper tells you the price, you should ask whether there is any discount offered. If they say no, you can tell them that it is way too costly. Then they will ask you how much you can pay for the item. You should then bid for an amount that is around half the actual price. The shopkeeper would continue bargaining and it is a good deal if you can get the item for one third of the initially quoted price. However, if the shop keeper is too rigid, you can just walk away. This action most often will cause a drastic reduction in price but if that doesn't happen, then it means that the price you quoted is too low. You can then continue the bargaining for a more reasonable price at the same shop or some other shop that sells similar products.

In India, you can bargain almost anywhere and everywhere from markets, garments stores, gift shops, and even for your travel fare and lodging. Follow these bargaining tips and you will find it useful for shopping in Indian road side markets. Otherwise you could end spending way too much for some junk. .