Prices Work Pay Contractor Eslpod Higher Buyers Dealerships

In the United States, most stores "post" (put up a sign with) the prices of the goods and services they are selling. In general, these posted prices are "not negotiable" (cannot be changed through bargaining). However, there are some "notable" (worth noting and talking about) exceptions.

The prices of cars are always almost always negotiable. "Dealerships" (businesses that sell cars) post prices that are much higher than what they actually expect to receive. Buyers go into dealerships prepared to negotiate. This requires doing research about the "true" (actual; real) cost of the car and average selling prices in similar cities. Dealerships try to get buyers to pay a higher price by "throwing in" (including at no additional cost) "accessories" (things that are sold with a product and make it work better or look better, but are not necessary), an extended "warranty" (a period of time when repairs are paid for by the manufacturer or dealership), or free "service" (automotive maintenance, like oil changes).

The prices "quoted" (provided as an estimate before work begins) by "contractors" (people who perform work on buildings, like plumbers, electricians, and carpenters) are also sometimes negotiable, especially for larger projects. Neighbors might negotiate for a lower price by having work done by a single contractor at the same time. Or they might try to get the contractor to agree to a lower price by offering to pay in cash instead of with a credit card, so that the contractor does not have to pay the fees charged by the credit card company.