Haggling - How to Bargain Shop Internationally

Haggling and Bargaining in Shopping in International Markets

Anouk Zijlma's tips for bargaining and souvenir shopping in Africa.

Anouk Zijlma's piece on shopping in Cairo includes some tips on how to go about actually buying something in the cool bazaars of this shopper's paradise.

Tips from Sraa Naumann on bargaining in China -- good stuff on haggling and bargaining while shopping in China.

Those who make their money from tourists traveling in Eastern Europe can spot a Westerner right away. These haggling tips will help get you better prices for souvenirs and even transportation. Be aware that exorbitant tourist prices can be haggled down. From Kerry Kubilius.

An excellent guide to bargaining in Guatemalan markets and some tips on what to buy and where to find it, from Kirsten Hubbard.

Tips on Hong Kong shopping from About.com's Guide to Hong Kong, Rory Boland.

Tips on how to bargain in India from About.com's Guide to India, Sharell Cook.

Tips on how to bargain with a Tijuana (Mexico) shopkeeper from About's Guide to California, Betsy Malloy.

As author and traveler Karin Muller says, "Bargaining in third world countries is also a form of social oil, a way to create and sustain relationships." Take a few of her tips on bargaining in Vietnam.