Author: paul
Date: 1999-10-05 16:57
I use market competition as much as possible to bring the odds into my favor. Remember the phrase "caveat emptor" a.k.a. "let the buyer beware"? It still applies today, perhaps even more than ever. That's why I like hitting the Web when it's time to go shopping, especially for big ticket specialty items, such as musical instruments. Even if I go shopping in my metro area, all I have to do is mention one or two of the popular web site's names and the retailers get concerned. Then, when I drop a print-out page with a price quote on their counter, the local retailer starts to get really nervous. I find it really amazing how much power accurate information gives me in a negotiation. That's the power of the Web for us common consumers. Use it whenever you can.
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