South Africa: Sometimes — Works in Markets, Not Stores.
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Sometimes — Works in Markets, Not Stores. Craft markets and curio stalls (especially those targeting tourists) allow negotiation — malls and formal retail are fixed-price.
South Africa: Sometimes — Works in Markets, Not Stores. Craft markets and curio stalls (especially those targeting tourists) allow negotiation — malls and formal retail are fixed-price.
In South Africa, haggling works in informal markets and with independent vendors, but not in stores, malls, or supermarkets, where prices are fixed.
Street markets, independent vendor stalls, and tourist-facing souvenir shops — never at supermarkets, malls, chain stores, or anywhere with posted, printed prices.
This reflects general local norms, not a rule for every seller or situation — always haggle with a smile, know when a price genuinely is fixed (posted price tags, receipts, government shops), and never negotiate over small amounts that matter far more to the seller than to you.
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