Well, I found out the best way not to bargain is to get eQuotes from the stores. Send out requests to a few stores and you will be able to just pick the lowest one. Normally they will quote their best price this way. But do note that the eQuote is usually on cash term.Are shops likely to offer a better price if you try to bargain with them? I intend to get a lens soon but I'm afraid I may get ripped off seeing that I'm just a puny little girl. Is there any way to not get ripped off at such stores ?
Yes, that is usually the case but when you are there in front of the salesman and he has already gave you the price, he might incline not to reduce the price even if you ask for a discount if you pay cash. Better to get the cash price from the eQuote, print it out and bring it with you so there is no argument.do shops charge lesser if pay by cash terms ?
Get a macho male friend with a Canon 1 series or Nikon D3 series camera to follow you.
Or they could see that you have money and try to rip you off.:bsmilie: