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You missed the point by a long shot
That was my thought when I read that post. Missed it by a mile!
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You missed the point by a long shot
On our recent trip, we paid asking price. While its fun to barter, it wasnt the right time to do so. One thing I like though is FREE nitrox. I got it before Covid, I expect it during and after...paying extra for Nitrox always irked meQuestion for those living and doing business in Mexico;
If you are in town and see a scarf you like or need for the sun, do you just pay the asking price?
Not to completely disagree and I do get the point but are the operators not free to decline said negotiations?
At this time the operators can easily counter that for an American Coz is one of the very few places you are allowed to go, counter with an American surcharge.
Question for those living and doing business in Mexico;
If you are in town and see a scarf you like or need for the sun, do you just pay the asking price?
Not to completely disagree and I do get the point but are the operators not free to decline said negotiations?
At this time the operators can easily counter that for an American Coz is one of the very few places you are allowed to go, counter with an American surcharge.
While I don’t like the game of haggling personally and if asking price is fair I just pay it, sometimes all you need to do is stand there looking at it and the cost drops into the comfort zone.Actually since you asked—in July I did buy a couple of souvenirs to take back to the states at the asking price. Guy nearly fell out of his chair , but I figured I might be the only customer he would have all day. I just considered it a charitable donation/tip like many others I have made during very tough times.
i certainly would not advocate that people should beat up an operator in order to save a few bucks.
You missed the point by a long shot
One thing I like though is FREE nitrox. I got it before Covid, I expect it during and after...paying extra for Nitrox always irked me