Hmmmm…..another shop visit organised by ‘On The Go’ that was guaranteed to provide the best prices on goods made of alabaster, granite, basalt, onyx, & other Egyptian stone. I realised immediately, with any substantial proof though, that the prices were far above what we should be paying. Big Mo said we needed to bargain, & he offered to assist in doing this. I spotted a couple of pieces I was keen on getting. A young man, more like a teenager really, was a bit shocked at my negotiation technique, saying I was like an Egyptian woman (heard that once or twice before). His original “best price” for the two pieces was 570EP. I got him down to 150EP after 15mins, & a warning to him from his boss that he better be doing ok.
However, when I got back to the hotel, I checked the shop in the lobby. The prices there were the same as the lowest price I got at the alabaster shop. Some of the others must have been really ripped off, & some of them paid quite a bit of money for their goods.
However, when I got back to the hotel, I checked the shop in the lobby. The prices there were the same as the lowest price I got at the alabaster shop. Some of the others must have been really ripped off, & some of them paid quite a bit of money for their goods.
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