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I'm a dealer and this is generally good advice. However, on the topic of haggling: personally I love to haggle, but within reason. If anyone were to ask for 50% off, I probably would simply say no with no counteroffer. Also I would not point out damage on a piece when asking to get it lower. The dealer knows about any damage whether it is stated or not. It just seems in bad taste to me, and can kind of offend a dealer.

Please do not hold anything for more than a day. If you want it, PAY FOR IT. Don't do that, "I have to measure," routine. And if you change your mind, just say so! So many things get put on hold and the buyer disappears.

In closing I'd like to say that, when you factor in the rent, commission, time, gas, tags, cleaning, etc, most of the dealers I know (myself included) don't make all that much money. That's just my experience though.

@Shautelle LeBlanc Ok, I totally agree with you that NOBODY seems to want blondewood anymore (which is actually what i personally collect so I've gotten some deals :))

Here in So Cal walnut is in demand almost as much as teak though (as long as the style truly is mid century modern).