Asia travel: 3 ways to counter dishonest salespeople
Posted By asiagender.net on August 10, 2010
Many travelers shop in Asia because they often find better bargains there. It is true that honest Asia. But like elsewhere, there will always be a few 'sales-predators' who try to overcharge misinformed
If you paid $5 for a $2-scarf, your only damage would probably be some teasing from your travel if you were to pay $600 for a $300-camera, would you still remember your Asian vacation 3 steps to identify a sales-predator and counter his sales tactics. These are especially useful if getting big ticket items.
1. Create a list of desired models, and check their prices back
Just how does one get ripped off while shopping in Asia? Well, simply turn up without knowing the
a. "Do you have a point-and-shoot camera that is ...?" or
b. "Could you portable hard-disk ...?"
Sales-predators know they could mark up prices on these customers, who are unlikely if they are being overcharged. So knowing what you want and the market prices helps. Do Before arriving in Asia, check the prices of items online or at your neighborhood store.
2. territory, not on the salesperson's.
The moment a sales-predator knows that you have done your research, strategy is to take the 'battle into his territory'. How does he do this? He will "Well, we have finished selling that model, but let me show you something much better ...!"
you 'enter his territory' because you may not know the market price of the item he to show you. And if you like the item enough, he might just quote you a his advantage.
To counter this, go down your checklist and ask if he sells the next
3. Identify the 'upsell' strategy and don't fall for it.
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