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100 English Phrases for Talking at a Garage Sale or Flea Market

June 20, 2026

100 English Phrases for Talking at a Garage Sale or Flea Market

No. Item Definition
1. Any chips or cracks? Ask about visible damage.
2. Any jewelry today? Ask about jewelry.
3. Any video games? Ask about games.
4. Are prices negotiable? Ask if bargaining allowed.
5. Are there any missing parts? Ask about incomplete item.
6. Are you flexible on price? Ask if price can change.
7. Are you putting out more? Ask if more coming.
8. Can I get a receipt? Ask for proof of purchase.
9. Can I make an offer? Ask to propose price.
10. Can I open it? Ask to inspect inside.
11. Can I pay with Venmo? Ask about mobile payment.
12. Can I plug it in? Ask to test power.
13. Can I see the bottom? Ask to inspect underside.
14. Can I try it on? Ask to test fit.
15. Can you break a twenty? Ask for change.
16. Can you come down a bit? Ask for small reduction.
17. Can you do any better? Ask for a discount.
18. Can you help me load it? Ask for loading help.
19. Can you hold it till later? Ask for later pickup.
20. Can you mark it sold? Ask to reserve purchase.
21. Can you measure it? Ask for dimensions.
22. Can you throw this in? Ask to include extra.
23. Cash only? Ask if only cash works.
24. Could you do twenty? Ask for twenty price.
25. Could you hold this for me? Ask to reserve item.
26. Do you deliver? Ask about delivery service.
27. Do you have change? Ask for smaller bills.
28. Do you know the brand? Ask maker information.
29. Do you mind if I haggle? Ask to bargain.
30. Do you take cards? Ask about card payment.
31. Does it come with everything? Ask if complete set.
32. Does it have any stains? Ask about marks.
33. Does it light up? Ask if it illuminates.
34. Does it still run? Ask if it operates.
35. Does it work? Ask if item functions.
36. Everything must go? Ask if all for sale.
37. Good luck with the sale. Wish seller well.
38. Has it been repaired? Ask about past fixes.
39. Has this been tested? Ask if checked already.
40. Have you got any books? Ask for books.
41. How about twelve? Suggest a price.
42. How much are you asking? Ask the seller’s price.
43. How much for both? Ask combined price.
44. How much if I buy more? Ask bulk price.
45. How much is this? Ask the price.
46. How old do you think it is? Ask estimated age.
47. I only have twenty on me. State limited cash.
48. I was hoping to pay less. Say you want cheaper.
49. I’ll come back for it. Say you’ll return later.
50. I’ll give you ten dollars. State your offer.
51. I’ll pass. Decline the item.
52. I’ll take it. Agree to buy item.
53. I’m after old cameras. Say desired item type.
54. I’m just looking. Say you’re browsing only.
55. I’m looking for records. Say what you want.
56. I’m still deciding. Say you’re not sure.
57. I’ve been looking for this. Say you’ve wanted it.
58. Is everything marked? Ask if prices shown.
59. Is the price firm? Ask if price is fixed.
60. Is there any damage? Ask about condition problems.
61. Is this an antique? Ask if very old.
62. Is this vintage? Ask if genuinely old.
63. It needs some work. Say repairs are needed.
64. It was marked lower. Say tag showed less.
65. It’s a little worn. Say condition shows use.
66. It’s in nice shape. Say condition looks good.
67. Keep the change. No change needed back.
68. Last price? Your final asking price?
69. Let’s call it fifteen. Propose final price.
70. Make it ten even? Round price down to ten?
71. Maybe later. Postpone buying.
72. Meet me in the middle? Suggest compromise price.
73. No holds, right? You cannot reserve items?
74. No returns, I assume? Sales are final, correct?
75. Not today, thanks. Decline politely.
76. One leg is loose. Point out damage.
77. Open to offers? Willing to consider lower bids?
78. Original owner? Did you own it first?
79. Thanks, have a good sale. Polite goodbye to seller.
80. That’s a bit high. Say price seems expensive.
81. That’s a great deal. Say price is good.
82. That’s fair. Agree price is reasonable.
83. That’s more than I wanted. Say it exceeds budget.
84. That’s my best offer. State final offer.
85. The box is missing. Say packaging is gone.
86. The cover is torn. Point out condition issue.
87. The price tag says five. Refer to marked price.
88. The zipper sticks. Point out a flaw.
89. This is just what I need. Say item is perfect.
90. What time do you close? Ask closing time.
91. What year is this from? Ask item’s age.
92. What’s your best price? Ask for lowest price.
93. Where did you get it? Ask item’s source.
94. Will this fit in my car? Ask about transport size.
95. Will you be here tomorrow? Ask about next day.
96. Would you bundle these? Ask for group deal.
97. Would you do a deal? Ask for discount arrangement.
98. Would you split them up? Ask to separate set.
99. Would you take less? Ask to lower price.
100. You’ve got a deal. Accept the bargain.
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