Straw market

[Mr. Bill]

While shopping with my (surrogate) granddaughter at the straw market, I had told the vendor I was willing to pay $25.00 for three beach blankets. After much haggling, the vendor came down to 3 for $27.00

I told her that this pretty little girl only had $25.00 and she needed three blankets. When Devina heard this, she proudly proclaimed, “No, Mr. Bill. My mommy gave me $200.00 to spend!.”

I paid $27.00 for three blankets!!

Bill

 

[CoMickey]

They always have a way of keeping us honest! You just never know what will come out of the mouths of babes! Mine is now 15 and I still am not sure what she will say....just hold my breath and hope for the best!

 

[momsgoofy]

Ain't it the truth? Ya never know what those wee laddies will say...same holds with the big boys, too.

My DH is not a good haggler when it comes to shopping and was surprised when I bought my last car and what a decent price I had gotten it for - by haggling.

I have instructed both, DH and DS, to just keep quiet and let momma do the bartering when we go on the cruise. I will probably let DS give it a go with some guidance on how to barter...he has some potential when he's spending his own money.

I am looking forward to the market and the vendors for the challenge of getting a good deal...it's been too long. Around here you don't get the chance too often...yardsales and auctions which neither really appeal to me.

Laura ºoº