Have you been thinking about buying a big ticket item lately, like a new car or appliances for the kitchen? Strongly consider price comparison shopping before you make your purchase. We are hearing more and more stories about people who are saving a lot of money on things by first, price comparison shopping, and second, negotiating with the seller, with the price quotes from other stores, dealers, or web sites in hand. With the economy tight right now, more and more stores are willing to negotiate with you, even haggle, to move their high ticket items. If you spend an hour or two on the web or on the phone bargain discount shopping, you can certainly find price variances that will help you save hundreds, if not thousands, on your next purchase. Haggling is a new behavior for shoppers here in the US, and it feels kind of strange to actually do it, but it is worth a try. For that extra hour or two you devote to price comparison shopping, you are educating yourself about the item you want to purchase, and the more you know, the more you might be able to save.