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I heard someone say they don't like coming to America because it feels like everything is trying to scam you at once and honestly yeah
at least in the US pricing is somewhat consistent. Sticker price + local tax, which isn’t going to change shop to shop, just state to state or within city limits. If you go to China or the Middle East the “sticker price” is bogus and you’re expected to haggle with the merchant in many places.
True, haggle culture and the lack of it both have their pros and cons. Can't really tell Walmart about an unexpected expense that came up and have them feel sympathy to lower the price lol. But also haggling for everything must be tiring. It's also tiring feeling like I have no power over prices though, so yeah, pros and cons.
As someone with social anxiety, haggling for a better price is my worst social nightmare. It would only benefit those with a large mouth even though the sales employee is objected with selling the highest price. Better go for competitive pricing that atleast is fair for both parties.