A common reduction in the cost of a bicycle.
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Digging Up Deals: Bargain Hunt for Bicycles, Score Substantial Discounts via Negotiation!
When splashing the cash on a brand-spanking new bicycle, you might wonder if there's room for negotiation in that sweet, shiny price tag, right? The ADAC decided to find out and went undercover, haggling with a whopping 100 bicycle retailers - often with satisfying results.
If you're eyeing a new two-wheeler and want to put a squeeze on those euros, the secret weapon is negotiation. While some folks might find this tactic awkward, others revel in chopping prices. However, it's worth the effort, as the ADAC showed in a test. All you gotta do is ask.
The club cruised through 100 bike shops across Germany, looked for discounts, and engaged in price negotiations. And voila! In 88% of cases, a discount was in the bag - sometimes already on the price tag compared to the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) without any haggling. Most savings, the ADAC noted, were down to this initial markdown. Yet, further negotiations yielded even more savings. A mere 12% of retailers held their ground, refusing to budge on the price.
The test scrutinized two types of bikes: an elite E-Mountainbike setting you back over 3500 euros and a city bike around the 1000 euro mark.
Clocking in at a discount of 88%!
First, the testers checked if there was already a discount on the price tag compared to the MSRP. Then, they made two attempts to lower the price. In total, the desired model was cheaper than the MSRP in 88% of cases.
43% of all retailers already offered a reduced price compared to the MSRP on the price tag - without any negotiation. The rest of the retailers (keen to part ways with some cash) split into two camps: 63% budged during the first haggle fest, while 46% also caved during the second round of negotiations, as the sales chat winds down.
Tips for Online ShoppingOnline bike hunting? Here's a pro tip: A 13% discount, on average, was scored on E-Mountainbikes, while city bikes came with a 15% markdown. The discount wasn't always handed out as a straight-up lower price, but also in the form of discounted accessories, like a lock, and freebies such as service packages. According to the ADAC, this was especially common during the second round of negotiations.
Here's a city-vs-countryside showdown
The testers also noted a disparity in prices between urban and rural areas. In the city, half of the bikes already had a lower price tag than the MSRP. In contrast, only one in three bikes in the countryside boasted a discounted price. A key takeaway: Visit several retailers, as prices for identical products differ significantly.
Source: ntv.de, awi/dpa
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Insights:The ADAC is a prominent organization in Germany that conducts tests and assessments focused on automotive and consumer matters. When purchasing items like bikes from retailers in Germany, haggling may not be as common and often unsuccessful, as prices are usually fixed. However, small or independent bike shops might be more open to price negotiations. If you're curious about the effectiveness of haggling in Germany, consider looking for specific studies or reports from consumer organizations like the ADAC.
- In the revamped article, the ADAC tested negotiation strategies for both lifestyle and home-and-garden items, demonstrating that the same tactics could lead to substantial discounts on employment policies as well.
- After successfully negotiating deals on bicycles, a popular hobby interest for many individuals, the ADAC is eager to explore similar opportunities to save on other areas of interest, such as home-and-garden products (lifestyle) or deals-and-discounts in the shopping realm.
