Haggling used to be reserved for travellers purchasing souvenirs in exotic souks, bazaars and markets in places like Cairo, Marrakesh and Casablanca.
Nowadays, however, people are haggling for anything from holidays to hotel rates, restaurant bills, car rentals and taxi fares.
Savvy travellers and shoppers have become resourceful in finding ways to make their spending money stretch a little further.
20 Haggling Tips:

1. When possible, research the price of an item you are interested in before haggling
2. Haggle face to face when appropriate (rather than by phone or email) - don't give the seller time to think!
3. Look for items already discounted (old stock, electronic items/gadgets ) which are updated constantly
4. If it is a shop you frequent regularly try asking for a discount.
   They may be keen to keep your loyalty.
   
5. If an item has limited shelf-life and is already marked down - try asking for a further discount.
   
6. If not familiar with a shop ask if they have special offers, coupons or discounts you are not aware of
7. On high-price items (electronic goods, appliances, etc) try offering up to 30% less than the advertised price and haggle from there
8. Never ask a seller their 'best price' for an item - don't give them the chance to set the starting point
9. If haggling is not going well, offer to pay the higher price if they agree to throw in extras such as delivery, installation, warranty, etc.
   
10. Ask if the item will be included in their sale.
    Offer a discounted price to buy it now
11. Luxury items like gold and jewellery often have a high mark-up, so do your research and go for it!
12. Once you have an agreed price try for a further discount (i.
    e.
    10%) for paying cash
13. Never accept a first quote; push for further discounts
14. Sellers will often start at vastly inflated prices, expecting to settle somewhere around half their asking price
15. Start haggling at a lower price (within reason) than you are prepared to pay, allowing room to negotiate up
16. Inspect the item for any scratches or imperfections and point them out
17. Haggling success is unlikely if you are dressed like a millionaire
18. Avoid giving away your affection and desire for a particular item
19. Haggle for a better price if you buy several items from the same vendor
20. When possible haggle at the end of the day rather than the beginning

If you are unsure how much to offer for an item do some research or ask someone how much they paid.
Learning basic communication skills in the language, including numbers, can help.
Use your common-sense and some haggling etiquette: Be friendly but firm; never pushy, rude or aggressive.
Success is more likely if the seller takes a liking to you! Lastly, pick a quiet time of the day for your haggling, and haggle quietly.
A vendor may not agree on a low price if it is done in earshot of hoards of other shoppers! Haggling in foreign markets and the old souks is usually expected, but attitudes toward haggling can vary from place to place, and may depend on religion or tradition.
If in doubt, avoid causing offense by checking your guide book, or ask someone.
It is simply not worth getting into arguments or haggling over items that are already cheap.
If you are not happy with the price - walk away.
A seller is entitled to make some profit! This is especially true in countries where the local people depend on income from tourists for their survival and to feed their families.