Have you "haggled" at a thrift/pawn/retail store?

[RegalSin]

It really depends, on what store you are buying from. Salvation Army for example, loves me when I pay $22 for something that is worth $6. These stores are charitable, stores, not for profit. So it really depends, because most of the stuff will be thrown away, or was from a chruch donation.

[munchiaz]

ive haggled a bit with my local game store. I'll be going to a flea market next weekend, so i will try my luck there as well

[Father5&JoshUnion]

I try to keep on top of going rates (If there really is such a thing) of goods that I search for at thrift shops.  So it truly depends on what I see.  I see Laserdisc movies for a couple bucks each, I'll gladly pay the price they ask and just move on knowing I've made a great deal.  No point in trying to milk a few extra dollars out of the sellers.  However, if I see something drastically overpriced I usually scoff at it or sometimes mention to the clerks how overpriced they are.  IE, once I saw NES SMB, Contra, and RC Pro Am for $20 each, loose no case or instructions.  Wasn't even worth going up to the counter to let them know these weren't worth more than a few dollars each, as they just told me they would go down a couple dollars only.

It's like.... really?

[vestcoat]

However, if I see something drastically overpriced I usually scoff at it or sometimes mention to the clerks how overpriced they are.  IE, once I saw NES SMB, Contra, and RC Pro Am for $20 each, loose no case or instructions.  Wasn't even worth going up to the counter to let them know these weren't worth more than a few dollars each, as they just told me they would go down a couple dollars only.

It's like.... really?

It's one thing when clueless thrift stores do this, but, worse than that, I've been seeing NES/SNES stuff intentionally overpriced by a lot of knowledgeable indie stores. A couple places near me have average prices for Sega, 3DO, and Atari, but their Nintendo goods are sky-high because they can capitalize on the nostalgia factor of casual shoppers that aren't retro gamers. I've seen $20 for Faxandu, $25 Metal Gear, $30 Mega Man 2, $40 for SMB2 - all LOOSE. Apparently people wander in and go "oh look, honey, remember this?"

[xelement5x]

However, if I see something drastically overpriced I usually scoff at it or sometimes mention to the clerks how overpriced they are.  IE, once I saw NES SMB, Contra, and RC Pro Am for $20 each, loose no case or instructions.  Wasn't even worth going up to the counter to let them know these weren't worth more than a few dollars each, as they just told me they would go down a couple dollars only.

It's like.... really?

It's one thing when clueless thrift stores do this, but, worse than that, I've been seeing NES/SNES stuff intentionally overpriced by a lot of knowledgeable indie stores. A couple places near me have average prices for Sega, 3DO, and Atari, but their Nintendo goods are sky-high because they can capitalize on the nostalgia factor of casual shoppers that aren't retro gamers. I've seen $20 for Faxandu, $25 Metal Gear, $30 Mega Man 2, $40 for SMB2 - all LOOSE. Apparently people wander in and go "oh look, honey, remember this?"

A hipster and their money are soon parted. 

[thesteve]

recently bought 2 tires
was quoted about $80 each before fees, taxes labor balance ect
total quote was $270.
i asked how much for just the tires.
he asked if he was installing them or i was walking with the.
i said depends on the price.
he came back with $200 out the door same job as before, and i took it

[bob]

Went to a Pawn Shop in northern New Hampshire last week.  Most stuff was pretty overpriced.
$70 for a PS1
$60 for an XBOX
$110 for an intellivision
XBOX/PS2/Wii games all $15 each (mostly madden and Zoo games)

But I did see this in the case for $29.  I assumed something wrong with it, or maybe it was just the box.  I asked to see it and it looks brand new.  Outer shell even still has the film on it.
I offered $25 and they took it.  Not a steal, but a small win in the current gaming environment.

I actually prefer this model since I really don't care for DS, but is GBA compatible.

[bartre]

Went to a Pawn Shop in northern New Hampshire last week.  Most stuff was pretty overpriced.
$70 for a PS1
$60 for an XBOX
$110 for an intellivision
XBOX/PS2/Wii games all $15 each (mostly madden and Zoo games)

But I did see this in the case for $29.  I assumed something wrong with it, or maybe it was just the box.  I asked to see it and it looks brand new.  Outer shell even still has the film on it.
I offered $25 and they took it.  Not a steal, but a small win in the current gaming environment.

I actually prefer this model since I really don't care for DS, but is GBA compatible.

ummm.
dude....?
that's a hell of a necrobump.

[bob]

Went to a Pawn Shop in northern New Hampshire last week.  Most stuff was pretty overpriced.
$70 for a PS1
$60 for an XBOX
$110 for an intellivision
XBOX/PS2/Wii games all $15 each (mostly madden and Zoo games)

But I did see this in the case for $29.  I assumed something wrong with it, or maybe it was just the box.  I asked to see it and it looks brand new.  Outer shell even still has the film on it.
I offered $25 and they took it.  Not a steal, but a small win in the current gaming environment.

I actually prefer this model since I really don't care for DS, but is GBA compatible.

ummm.
dude....?
that's a hell of a necrobump.

haha.  I remembered a thread like this from years back so I searched for "pawn".
Then I found this and it was gold.  Storino, RegalSin, you can't get much better than that.

[Gypsy]

$70 PS1 has to be the highlight of that post.

[xelement5x]

I'd rather have a necro bump of an old thread if it's still relevant.

[esteban]

First time today and I succeeded. I only brought $10 cash with me and the total the lady came up with was $16-something. Felt empowering to get something for the exact amount I had with me.

It's different online because you have that certain anonymity so it's not as personal (face to face).

I am intrigued. Please tell me more...

[bartre]

haha.  I remembered a thread like this from years back so I searched for "pawn".
Then I found this and it was gold.  Storino, RegalSin, you can't get much better than that.

storino is the guy who came back as pikachu warrior or something like that, right?

if not... idk.
the trash members here all run together for me