Bargaining in Goa

The bargaining in Goa is sooooo weird! I mean, India has tourists, sure. But Goa has TOURISTS. Here is a little comment on bargaining.

To get you in the mood...

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Imaginary Situation: 

Given, a straw hat is worth $5 in a city.

Standard Rules of bargaining (in a city, where supply and demand are in balance):

Opening bid:

• They say $20
• I say $5

Bargaining round(s):

• They say $15
• I say $8
• They say $12
• I say $9

Agreement stage:

• We agree on $10

Goan Rules of Bargaining (supply and demand are up-side down!):

Opening bid:

• They say $20
• I say $5

They say (literally): Go away.

Why? 

I believe that the more developed beaches (North), are falsely saturated by tourist income. People selling are not willing to budge, because although you want to bargain, there are 100 "innocent & rich" tourists lined up willing to pay the starting price!