Not only is bargaining fun it is easy to learn. The following tips will help you bargain successfully for souvenirs in markets around with world.

• Think about how much a souvenir is worth before you ask the seller, 'How much is this item, please?' If you are unsure of an article's value, talk it over with mom and dad.
• Keep in mind that the seller's starting price is likely to be 50%, or more, above the price he is willing to accept.
• Your first offer should be lower than the price you are willing to pay but not so low that you offend the seller. For example, if the seller's starting price is 100 offer 25 rather 1.
• Once you state a price you can go up but you can't go down.
• Avoid answering the seller's question, 'How much do you want to pay?' with a direct answer. Say 'cheaper' or 'I saw the item cheaper at another store' instead.
• Smile each time you make an offer and always state your price politely. Rude customers rarely get what they want.
• Try not show the seller how much you like a particular item. He will be less inclined to bargain if he knows you have to have that souvenir.
• If the seller doesn't accept your final price walk away. He will call you back if your final price is fair. If not, you can always return if you don't find it cheaper elsewhere.
• If the seller is smiling when you are done you didn't bargain hard enough. Be tougher the next time.