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Bargaining at a market in English (advanced)

Advanced English for bargaining at a market. Key line: “Hey, if I take *two*, could you *come* *down* a little?”

Full script

LinHey, if I take two, could you come down a little?
ThemI could knock three dollars off, but that's me being generous.
LinFair enough, but my wallet's already complaining louder than my friend.
ThemYour friend's quiet; your wallet sounds like the real negotiator here.
LinThen help me prove it wrong, how about thirty for both?
ThemThirty's a bit tight. I can do thirty-two, and that's my floor.
LinAlright, thirty-two. If my wallet sulks, I'm blaming your excellent sales skills.
ThemDeal, and tell your wallet I went easy on its dramatic little speech.

Key phrases

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Lower price

✓ Could you come down a little?

Polite: ask for a small discount

Casual, polite haggling

Concession

✓ That's me being generous.

Seller says this is already a concession

Seller shows they're already flexible

Bundle price

✓ How about thirty for both?

Suggest one price for both items

for both = when buying together

Lowest price

✓ That's my floor.

Seller's minimum price

floor = lowest price they'll accept

Quick answers

Lower price: what to say in English

Say “Could you come down a little?” — polite: ask for a small discount. Casual, polite haggling.

Concession: what to say in English

Say “That's me being generous.” — seller says this is already a concession. Seller shows they're already flexible.

Bundle price: what to say in English

Say “How about thirty for both?” — suggest one price for both items. for both = when buying together.

Lowest price: what to say in English

Say “That's my floor.” — seller's minimum price. floor = lowest price they'll accept.

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