- 1). Look over the furniture for flaws such as rips, tears, cracks or discoloring. Then ask the clerk if the price is negotiable. If he or she says no, ask to speak to the manager. Be confident; don’t appear shy or timid when bargaining. Be professional, friendly and courteous. Look the sales person or manager directly in the eye when speaking, and point out any flaws on the furniture. Then ask for a reduced price.
- 2). Try purchasing showroom display furniture at a discounted price. Most of the time, showroom furniture is for display purposes only. Ask the manager if he or she would be willing to sell you the showroom furniture at a reduced price. You may be able to get up to a 40 to 50 percent discount on display furniture, especially if the furniture is momentarily out of stock.
- 3). Do your research before buying furniture. Check other retailers in the area who sell the same brand or type of furniture and be prepared to make a comparison of prices if the sales clerk or manager won’t budge. Be polite and never take it personally if a sales clerk or manager suggests you go to another store instead. Don’t bother haggling if the clerk or manager adopts a difficult attitude. Instead, go someplace else and try your luck.
- 4). Ask the person behind the cash register for coupons on furniture and when sales will be taking place. The mere question just might spawn an attractive sales price.
- 5). Shop for furniture at a second-hand store. This is the easiest way to bargain for furniture because the furniture is old or used and the second-hand store does not sell the furniture as a retailer. The price usually is determined by a set amount for particular pieces of furniture, not the brand. Some places may overcharge if they sell above average second-hand furniture. Use this opportunity to "knock them down" on price, mentioning that the furniture is overpriced for used furniture.
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