Comments on: 8 Ways to Be a Cheapskate at Farmer’s Markets

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 02:52:33 +0000

In reply to Tom Johnson. I agree, Tom. Part of my point is I don't want to haggle with farmers who are barely eeking out a living anyway.

By: Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 00:22:04 +0000

I believe in trying to get the best price that I can find. The farmers markets and flea markets in Central Florida are a great place to find awesome fruit and vegetables that are fresh from the farmers fields. I will do some haggling and price if I can find the same thing at another table at the flea market. But if the price is fair and cheaper than a grocery store I will pay the price that they are selling it for. I would rather pay a little more to the local farmer than give all me money to the big box store owners.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 02 Jul 2015 16:20:26 +0000

In reply to Jayson @ Monster Piggy Bank. One thing I always wonder about haggling and losing, and then going in search of another store, is when it becomes worth the cost when time is considered. I'm not for paying an unfairly high price, but sometimes the time spent shopping can be too much and not worth it. Just a thought. But congrats to you, Jayson, for making haggling work for you!

By: Jayson @ Monster Piggy Bank

Jayson @ Monster Piggy Bank — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 08:54:10 +0000

I turn to be a cheapskate whenever I am in a market. One practice I do is I haggle a lot until I get the discount I am satisfied with. If not, I look for other stores. It’s a matter of persistence, which is really helpful for me nowadays, now that I am a father.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:12:03 +0000

In reply to Anum @Current on Currency. We save our old bananas in the freezer, making banana bread often. If only I could haggle with someone and trade banana bread for peaches! Congrats on being a successful haggler! That's a great skill to have.

By: Anum @Current on Currency

Anum @Current on Currency — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:40:46 +0000

I’ve been going with “uglies” for as long as I could remember. My grandmother taught me the trick back when we used to go to the markets together when I was younger. I agree that haggling is a lost art. And fortunately, I’m really good at it, so I try and do it whenever it seems appropriate.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:56:15 +0000

These are all great tips! We plan on getting the rest of our produce this summer from the farmer’s market down the street so these tips will all be helpful.