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Tuesday, December 13, 2005

The Nua Shoppers

I officially label me and xz the "nua shoppers". The definition of "nua" varies on a case to case basis but when used in shopping terms simply means that the shopper is:

1) indecisive
2) lacks intiative
3) easily coaxed into buying
4) SIMPLY PATHETIC IN BARGAINING

The last point is really crucial if you were to make your purchases in places like SIM LIM Square, China town, Queensway, or any other private retailers. One must really know how to bargain your way to a reasonable/affordable price!! Which is why sometimes, I think i'd rather go to places like Harvey Norman or Royal Sporting House where the price is fixed. It seems that after so many years of shopping in fixed price conditions, I have lost the ability to survive in the harsh conditions of "greedy and unscrupulous" retailers. I'm not saying that all private retailers are out to cheat people's money but I'm just saying that i feel helpless when i know that i should be bargaining for a cheaper price but i am not.

Oh well, but as xz says, although he knows he can perhaps get prices which are a few dollars or at most 10 to 20 bucks cheaper, he would just settle for the quoted price. It saves the hassle and trouble of having to "play mind games" with the retailers and definitely makes the shopping experience an easier one.

But but of course when we go abroad, i think we die die must bargain as it is known that tourist attractions are out to earn the foreigner's money!! So... the moral of the story is..... if it is not a lot of money, its ok tt we just settle for the price (beats having to walk all ard to look for prices which are 1 or 2 bucks cheaper). But if it is more than just a few bucks.... pls pls BARGAIN your heads off!

I need to find back that Bargaining instinct.... if there ever was any...... =p

posted by heng @ 2:29 AM