How to Bargain for Patio Dining Table Clearance?

With a shaky economy, it is easier than ever to bargain for patio dining table clearance, even at the swankiest of shops. And let’s face it: most people love to get a good deal. Shoppers look for sale items, discounted goods or items sold in bulk. Most sales clerks and store owners will work with customers who bargain because they do not want to lose a sale. Also, remember that furniture is marked up, so there is room for the savvy shopper to bargain.

1. Look over furniture for flaws like tears, rips and discoloring, and ask the clerk if the price is negotiable. If he says no, ask to speak to the manager. Be confident when bargaining. Be professional, friendly and courteous. Point out the flaws and ask for a reduced price.

2. Try buying showroom display furniture at a discounted price. Most of the time, showroom furniture is for display purposes only, ask the manager if he would be willing to sell you the piece at a reduced price. You might get up to 50% discount on display furniture, especially if it is momentarily out of stock.

3. Do your research before you buy furniture. Check other retailers in the area who sell the same brand or type of furniture and be prepared to make a comparison of prices if the sales clerk or manager will not budge. Be polite and never take it personally if he suggest you go to another store instead. Do not bother haggling if he adopts a difficult attitude.

4. Ask the person behind the cash register for coupons on furniture and when sales will take place. The mere question might spawn an attractive sales price.

5. Shop for furniture at a second-hand store. This is the easiest way to bargain for furniture because the furniture is old or used and the sore does not sell the furniture as a retailer. The price is mostly determined by a set amount for particular pieces of furniture, not the brand. Some places may overcharge if they sell above average second-hand furniture. Use this to knock them down on price, mentioning that the furniture is overpriced for used furniture.

Also consider looking into the sales and discounts offered by online stores. And with some research, you can find a great-looking patio table at an affordable price, like the ones below.

Clarity Rectangle Dining Table by Alfresco Home

The Clarity Rectangle Dining Table by Alfresco Home features extruded aluminum with powder coat paint finish and with legs slightly darker for a contrasting contemporary look. It coordinates with the Serenity dining chairs.

Octagon Folding Outdoor Dining Table by All Things Cedar

Featuring a fold away design, the Octagon Folding Outdoor Dining Table by All Things Cedar is an 8-sided table with a 2-inch umbrella hole. It is made from environmentally-friendly plantation teak in Indonesia and is finished with a light teak oil stain.

Valencia 117-inch Rectangular Table with Double Extensions by Anderson Teak

The Valencia 117-inch Rectangular Table with Double Extensions by Anderson Teak has a unique built-in butterfly pop-up leaf enables you to open and close your table in less than 15 seconds. The leaf folds away for easy storage.