 3. Surprising things you should always haggle Rent. Empty units cost landlords money. They need to clean, repair, and worry about finding reliable tenants. Point out these risks and try to compromise. Or ask for an extended lease to secure the current price for longer. A new mattress. One survey found that 60% of hagglers saved an average of $250. An online haggling was even more successful. Look for deals and ask a seller to match. Your bills. These are easier to negotiate because you can easily switch to a competitor. Be upfront and say, I'm thinking about cancelling my service because I can't keep up with my monthly payments anymore. What can you do to help? And be nice. It's more effective.