A $400 cash payment got me a better deal on a used truck part

I needed a new transmission for my work truck and found one at a salvage yard. The guy wanted $450, but I only had four hundred-dollar bills on me. I showed him the cash and he took it right there, no questions. That extra fifty I saved covered my gas for the week. It felt good to make a deal on the spot without any card fees or waiting. Has anyone else found that having the exact cash in hand helps you negotiate better?

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wyatt_fisher415d ago

Oh man, cash is king for that exact reason. I always pull out the exact bills I'm willing to pay and say that's my final offer. Works way more often than you'd think.

charlie3845d ago

Feels too pushy for my taste.