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I've only bargained in SE Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Thailand) but I go with my boyfriend and we are a team.
One of us (whomever wants the item) is the "good one." The other one is the tight-wad "bad" one.
The bad one always wants to leave and go to the shop next door. The bad one remembers seeing it cheaper somewhere else. The bad one refuses to part with our hard earned money.
The good one apologetically announces we are leaving and thanks the shopkeeper for their time repeatedly.
But I too get sick of bartering after a few days. After about 5 days I just walk in and say "how much?" I offer 1/3 or 1/2 depending on the area and I do walk out if they don't give it to me for that price.
I always buy something VERY small as a warmup barter and I suggest doing that if you are bartering for the first time (or for the first time in a while). It gives me confidence.
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