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The Element of Time in Decisions
TIME AND TIMING are key factors in effective negotiating. Very often, you can get an excellent deal in a negotiation if you plan the timing carefully in advance.
The Secret Is Out
For example, when purchasing a new car, there is a strategy you can use. Salespeople and sales managers have quotas to fulfill each month. If you visit a dealership in the first three weeks of a month, they are not yet under any pressure to fulfill their quota. Because of this, they will ask for the highest possible prices and will be the least flexible in negotiating.
The best time to buy a car is in the last two or three days of the month. You can go to the dealership earlier to test-drive and select the car that you want to purchase. ...
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