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Prices & Bargaining
Use these phrases when you shop at a market and want to negotiate a lower price.
Key Phrases
Voice
Asking the price · 2 ways to say it
How much is this?
casualHow much does it cost?
neutralSaying it is expensive · 2 ways to say it
That's a bit expensive.
neutralAdding 'a bit' softens the message so you don't sound rude.
That's too much for me.
casualAsking for a discount · 2 ways to say it
Can you give me a discount?
neutralIs that your best price?
politeA polite and very common way to start bargaining.
Offering a price · 2 ways to say it
I can pay twenty dollars.
neutralHow about fifteen?
casualA quick and natural way to suggest a new price.
Agreeing on the final price · 2 ways to say it
I'll take it.
neutralSay this when you are finally ready to buy the item.
Okay, it's a deal.
casualPractice Dialogue
Customer
Hi. How much is this bag?
Seller
That one is fifty dollars.
Customer
That's a bit expensive. Can you give me a discount?
Seller
I can do forty-five.
Customer
How about thirty-five?
Seller
Sorry, I can't. Forty is my best price.
Customer
Okay, it's a deal. I'll take it.
Seller
Great. Are you paying with cash or card?