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Negotiating for a lower price for food and other items takes some discipline, even if there is a no haggle price tag. But it turns out that you can — and should — haggle for pretty much anything that you buy.

Can you negotiate apartment rent or you can you bargain for a cheaper vacation? Yes, you can negotiate almost anything. Even when you see a price tag, just know that you can bargain with them.

Here are 9 things you should haggle over, including a no haggle price, which will save you money:

1. Cars And A No Haggle Price

This one goes without saying. Everyone knows that you can — and likely should — haggle a price for a car whenever you can. After all, the value of the car will rapidly decrease over time, so you might as well pay as low as you can. Yes, the haggle process for a car can sometimes be grueling and time-consuming, but it will be worth it in the end. You could end up with a lower cost, a lower interest rate, or other perks like a free extended warranty.

In addition, some car dealerships offer what is called a no haggle price. Essentially, customers received a guaranteed price for the car before negotiations begin. It makes the entire process easier.

2. A House

Buying a house can be frustrating and costly. Thankfully, you can negotiate the price down to a level that might be better for you. You can negotiate things like the down payment or you could use your credit score as a way to negotiate a slightly better price. One option in the home-buying process is to negotiate after the inspection so that you can ask for a better price if there are problems with the house. Do your homework before this process so that you can find out the prices for similar houses in the area.

3. Medical Procedures

With the cost of health insurance and medical procedures rising, it makes sense to get a Health Savings Account and to negotiate prices. If you have health insurance, your provider negotiates some prices for you. But either way, if you are forced to pay a lot for an expensive medical procedure, you should shop around and haggle. Use resources like Health Care Blue Book to negotiate fair prices. You can bargain with hospitals by promising to pay in cash if they dropped the price. You could also threaten to go to another hospital that offers a better rate.

4. Your Next Vacation

In theory, your dream vacation might cost an arm and a leg. But with a little negotiation, you might be able to pay for the entire thing with just your leg (so to speak).

Start the negotiation process by doing your research first. Instead of doing the haggling in person, it might be best to do it remotely over the phone. You can offer to pay in cash to get a discount. This could work for hotel rooms, airplane tickets and even cruises. And even if they won’t budge, you might be able to get some extra amenities.

5. Internet And Cable

Let’s face it — people are leaving behind their cable television subscriptions and joining alternative programming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. But if you stay with cable — or if you have an expensive internet bill from your provider — it makes perfect sense to haggle a bit.

Do you research and see if nearby providers are offering a more competitive price for a similar cable or television package. Then you can negotiate over the phone with your current provider. You might be able to get them to lower price or get a special bundle deal. You could also get them to throw in some perks like faster internet speed.

6. Rent

Many Americans still rent today. But with the price of rent skyrocketing in certain states, you might want to negotiate the price with your landlord. From your landlord’s prospective, they would hate to see a paying tenant move out, because having a vacancy can be costly for them. If they refuse to lower the rent, see if you can get special perks like one month rent free or have them pay for some utilities.

7. Furniture

Whether you rent or own your home, you’re probably going to buy furniture. Although many retailers list a no-haggle price on their items, it turns out that they often negotiate whenever possible. In fact, many prices are inflated beyond reality. As a buyer, you can negoitate with a furniture retailer for a lower price by offering to pay cash or by getting extra furniture in return. If they refuse to negotiate, shop online for a better price or a no haggle price.

8. Gym Memberships

In general, you can avoid costly gym memberships with these workout alternatives. However, if you really needed to join a gym, you should negotiate the price. After all, gym owners need to maintain their membership quotas, so they will cut you a deal if it means you’ll join. You might be able to bargain for certain lower contractional fees or for extra amenities.

9. Credit Cards

While credit cards should also be avoided whenever possible, you can negotiate credit card fees. It might take a bit if haggling over the phone with many people, but it is worth it. Most people who request lower fees with credit card companies often get it. You can negotiate a lower APR or lower later fees.