What are essential German phrases for successful bargaining I should learn

Here are essential German phrases useful for successful bargaining, especially in markets or shops:

• “Wie viel kostet das?” — How much does this cost?
• “Kann ich einen Rabatt bekommen?” — Can I get a discount?
• “Das ist zu teuer.” — That is too expensive.
• “Können Sie den Preis senken?” — Can you lower the price?
• “Ich gebe Ihnen … Euro.” — I will give you … euros. (Offer your price)
• “Ich kaufe es, wenn Sie den Preis reduzieren.” — I will buy it if you reduce the price.
• “Das ist mein letztes Angebot.” — That is my final offer.
• “Gibt es eine Möglichkeit, günstiger zu bekommen?” — Is there a way to get it cheaper?
• “Ich schaue mich noch um.” — I’m still looking around. (Shows hesitation)
• “Kann ich das Produkt zuerst sehen?” — Can I see the product first?

Key for successful bargaining is to be polite but firm, and use words to express price expectations and willingness to walk away.

If you want, I can provide example dialogues using these phrases or more specialized expressions for specific contexts like flea markets or car buying.

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