I've diaried about this as part of the Frugal Fridays series when I've filled in for Sarahnity, but today I'm revisiting it on my own.
I grew up in Florida, North Florida, and for years lived on a commune. Let's just say no one ever got rich living on a commune. So, I became an expert in subsistance and frugal living. As a single parent, any experience I've had in this area has been sorely tested. Even in the lean times, I've been able to feed and clothe us and keep going.
Anyway, I was shocked when I wrote a diary about haggling and got some very, very nasty responses. I was well and truly shocked. I guess because I've bought 90% of my stuff in alternative or black markets, including consignment shops, discount stores, flea markets, yard sales and the like that I accept haggling as de rigeur and also never assume the price on the tag is the end of the discussion. To me, that seems an elitist's view.
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