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  • original PM
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    how much time and effort are you willing to put in to save a quid or two?

    you will probably find it is more than the time and effort to earn it.

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  • FatLazyContractor
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    Haggling in the underground market at Connaught place in Delhi is fun / nightmare.

    "Some" faces attract (actual price x 10) as default price.

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  • Judge Fred
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    Originally posted by CheekyStarfish View Post
    Having a nightmare travelling with the other half who is willing to simply handover the first price requested. Currently asked for about a tenner for 4 postcards and stamps in T'gypt until I stepped in with a "whoaaaaaa!!!"

    Anyone had any nightmarish tales?
    Five dorrar can go a long way if you're willing to haggle.

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  • Craig@Clarity
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    Unfortunately the marriage rules don't apply the same over here as they do back home otherwise.....

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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by SimonMac View Post
    FTFY
    Second place is just the first place loser. - Dale Earnhardt at BrainyQuote

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  • SimonMac
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    Originally posted by vetran View Post
    OLOBQ

    FTFY

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  • vetran
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    OBBQ

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvZgwtpPmLY

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  • d000hg
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    Originally posted by BolshieBastard View Post
    I'd have expected a camel or two at the very least.
    If he's trying to get rid of his wife, why does he want another camel?

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  • BolshieBastard
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    Originally posted by CheekyStarfish View Post
    Having a nightmare travelling with the other half who is willing to simply handover the first price requested. Currently asked for about a tenner for 4 postcards and stamps in T'gypt until I stepped in with a "whoaaaaaa!!!"

    Anyone had any nightmarish tales?
    A tenner and 4 postcards for the missus!? Tight wads, I'd have expected a camel or two at the very least.

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  • tractor
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    Oh, I thought you said haggling for a broad.....

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  • Craig@Clarity
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    Haggling abroad

    I try but the judge always looks a bit annoyed when I do...something about "circus" and "being serious"..blah blah

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  • d000hg
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    You mean you don't haggle in the UK?

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  • Craig@Clarity
    started a topic Haggling abroad

    Haggling abroad

    Having a nightmare travelling with the other half who is willing to simply handover the first price requested. Currently asked for about a tenner for 4 postcards and stamps in T'gypt until I stepped in with a "whoaaaaaa!!!"

    Anyone had any nightmarish tales?

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