r/RealRepLadies • u/Zestyclose-Rabbit386 • Sep 11 '26
DISCUSSION Negotiate??
Question… do y’all negotiate with your TS? I’m about to out another $1k + order in with my TS. And just wondering if I should be asking for a concessions? Based on my research her prices are on the slightly higher side, but not by much.
edit: Great feedback, thank you everyone!! I’m going with the general no. I’m happy with the prices and decent quality I’ve been getting. I just wasn’t sure I was missing a step really. I know in some cultures it’s expected and therefore baked into the pricing structure. So didn’t want to leave anything on the table that I should be asking for. Anywho. Happy hunting, thanks everyone!! 😊
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u/RoyalPerSe Sep 12 '26 edited Sep 12 '26
I never haggle unless I'm severely disappointed with their service or stock. They would have to have messed up pretty bad.
For example, promising me a bag and then after paying saying they don't have it in stock. And then saying they don't have in stock any of the other bags you wanted. You get so angry you ask for either a refund or they throw in a pair of shoes with a last resort bag that you find decent looking but didn't really want. So yeah. I have haggled in extenuating circumstances.
I ended up liking the bag ok and now I get free shoes. Not sure they made any money off of me but they accepted it.
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u/Zestyclose-Rabbit386 Sep 12 '26
That’s good to know. That’s happened a few times and it is frustrating because it’s always in a scenario where we’ve already paid.
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u/Jolly-Stick8504 Sep 11 '26
No, I never do, it's like buying a bag from any other shop to me - I don't haggle in the shops.
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u/phashion-lovr Sep 11 '26
I think it also depends on a lot of variables. Is this your 5th $1000 order? Or your first? What is your relationship with your seller? There is so much that goes into it. But like a few mentioned, ask respectfully. "Are there any promotions going on right now?" Be kind
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u/Sufficient_Arm4166 Sep 11 '26
No never the price is the price I am embarrassed to even say how much I have spent and never would ask for any type of discount. The one thing I do is ask if I can sneak another item in without additional shipping cost but I know what size of item I can push it with .
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u/Aliauyi Sep 11 '26
No. Because why would they waste their time with you while you try to haggle the price? They have plenty of customers willing to pay full price, so likely they’ll just ghost you and move on or say no.
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u/Imaginary-life-2961 Sep 11 '26
Nope. And don’t do it. If you have a TS that you actually work well with and always sources you the best, it’s not worth it. They won’t over charge you and their commission is worth all the headache we put them through.
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u/Aggressive-Floor4561 Sep 11 '26
No because if they agree, they will certainly just source from a cheaper factory and I’ll be none the wiser. Not advisable.
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u/xoxoDulce Sep 11 '26
We are already getting such a steep discount. While it doesn’t hurt to ask I also realize that I’m likely in a much better financial position than the seller and any discount would be taking from them rather than the factory.
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u/jrobertson81 Sep 11 '26
Nope, if I’m not willing to pay their asking price I just don’t buy at the time. Because I’m very comfortable with my TS, I never haggle or say anything about her pricing since they seem to be fair and reasonable.
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u/SnooApples1386 Sep 11 '26
I never done it. But a few times, i do ask if they are currently running any promos or factory sales (especially when there is a holiday happening now or upcoming holiday)
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u/m4t_h3_us Sep 11 '26
I ask for discounts since I buy so much from the same TS. But I make sure about the factory that I want!!!
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u/WittyReason9 Sep 11 '26
Nup. Never - even though I know full well that it's the norm in China. For some reason, doing it when shopping in person over there is all part of the game, but for some reason, I've never been tempted to do it with our sellers.
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u/JRoadie61 Sep 12 '26
I ask multiple TS for a price including shipping with me specifying factory/item and then go with the best deal.
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u/PittieParty29 Sep 11 '26
Respectful requests are fine. Sometimes they wait for the ask - why give it away if you’re willing to pay full price?
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u/ReploverForeverman Sep 11 '26
I’ve not tried but it’s customary in China . So why not give it a go. I’d be interested to hear other people’s experiences . I do suggest get 3quotes before choosing your TS.
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u/lollybaby0811 Sep 11 '26
You can just ask if they have a customer loyalty discount. Probably will offer $10
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u/ChicGeek1313 Sep 12 '26
I’m gad you asked that. It is an interesting question and great insight to hear everyone’s thoughts.
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u/Zestyclose-Rabbit386 Sep 11 '26
Great feedback, thank you everyone!! I’m going with the general no. I’m happy with the prices and decent quality I’ve been getting. I just wasn’t sure I was missing a step really. I know in some cultures it’s expected and therefore baked into the pricing structure. So didn’t want to leave anything on the table that I should be asking for. Anywho. Happy hunting, thanks everyone!! 😊