Prices & Bargaining
Use these phrases at flea markets, second-hand stalls, or classified sales when asking for prices and negotiating a fair deal.
Key Phrases
Was kostet das hier?
casualHow much is this?
Natural and direct at market stalls.
Wie viel kostet das?
neutralHow much does that cost?
Könnten Sie mir sagen, was das kostet?
politeCould you tell me how much that costs?
Use with older sellers or in antique shops.
Das ist ganz schön teuer.
casualThat is pretty expensive.
Everyday reaction when browsing items.
Das ist mir leider etwas zu teuer.
neutralThat is unfortunately a bit too expensive for me.
Geht da noch was am Preis?
casualIs there any wiggle room on the price?
Very popular informal idiom for bargaining.
Können Sie mir einen kleinen Rabatt geben?
politeCould you give me a small discount?
Ich gebe dir zehn Euro dafür.
casualI will give you ten euros for it.
Direct, friendly counter-offer between market peers.
Für fünfzehn Euro nehme ich es mit.
neutralFor fifteen euros, I will take it.
Shows immediate readiness to buy.
Was ist dein letzter Preis?
casualWhat is your lowest price?
Direct question when you want the seller's bottom line.
Was ist Ihr letztes Angebot?
politeWhat is your final offer?