Planning for Christmas.
Found this little gem. Official title is “A backwoods Santa Claus exchanging Christmas things for turkeys” by Peter Newel, c. 1894, published in Haper’s Magazine.
Yesterday was the first day I braved the crowds to do a little holiday shopping. I’m intrigued by the idea of bartering for special gifts, though I’m a little low on turkeys.
Does anyone barter for gifts?
Hope you all are enjoying the start to the holiday season!
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Love the Backwoods Santa!
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Me, too! 😁
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Question: Does any barter for gifts?
Answer: Actually, yes but not gifts.
It is done to get a better deal on a clearance item wanted or just asking in general. Besides, asking is always free.
Side-note:
Did actually get a few discounts. Not exactly what I wanted, but a discount was given because I simply asked. (Even a few months back received a discount on Ebay driving a poor man crazy with my nickle and dime-ing him after shopping around) Everyone should give it a try as I highly recommend it. The worst they tell you is no.
That would be a fun read to place here how others received a discount, gift or not!
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Submitted for your approval:
https://sifttwice.blogspot.com/2019/07/mu-haggling-skills.html
My bartering story. 🙂
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Loved it! I think it’s fabulous that you’ve embodied this skill – bargaining is something you really need to be comfortable with – whip it out in fashion!
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Have a wonderful day!
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To you as well!
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Looking forward to 2020!
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Can’t wait! New beginnings on the horizon!
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