Car Negotiation Coach

The Following is a Guest Post by Chris Thomas of BusyGiftGiver.com

Is it ethical to negotiate items that you will be giving gift?  Of course! What else would you expect to hear at this site?

You should negotiate as aggressively when purchasing gifts as you would when making a purchase for yourself. Perhaps it’s something you won’t bring up to the gift recipient, but it’s certainly something you should be doing to save money.

Why It’s Ethical to Negotiate Gifts

First off, why shouldn’t you be able to negotiate gift purchases?  Think of it this way, when you negotiate, you are oftentimes able to save money.  If you want to pass along the savings to the gift recipient, then do so.  But either way, it’s a win to save money.

For example, perhaps through negotiation, you can purchase a gift you otherwise would not be able to afford. Although conservative gift etiquette “experts” may disagree, particularly in these tough economic times we must try and make our dollars stretch any way we can.

If you don’t feel quite right about negotiating price, then consider negotiating extra features that the gift recipient can enjoy. Get the computer store to throw in that extra software package. Get that car dealer (if you’re going for a huge gift) to upgrade the car so it has power locks.

Resources for Saving Money on Gifts

Again, the same principles apply as when making a purchase for yourself. Do your homework and go in with a plan. This website is filled with suggestions on how to save money negotiating everything from cars to puppies. Again, the more money you save the more you will be able to give.

Conclusion

I understand the initial hesitation at negotiating a gift for somebody else. However, when you think about it passing along the savings or even keeping the money in your own pocket makes much more sense than allowing the profit to be retained by the company or corporation making the sale.

I agree with the unofficial motto of this blog: you should be negotiating just about everything you can.

What are your ideas for saving money on gifts? Have you ever attempted to negotiate an item you will be giving as a gift?

The following was a guest post by Chris Thomas of Busy Gift Giver.com. Unlike most gift suggestion websites that offer thousands of suggestions. Busy Gift Giver provides only 5 great options for every holiday or occassion. Most of the gift’s suggested are budget-friendly and sold through Amazon so the deals are often great. Each review is original and creatively written, and the site was created by Chris Thomas, a blogging friend of mine, so I hope you will go check it out.

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