[Shabahfan]

Does it really matter? The economy depends on sales everyday. We have thousands/millions of businesses that sell small, inexpensive items at 200 - 300% mark up and nobody even really thinks abt it. That retailer may sell thousands/millions of units each year. Mean-while, our sellers of the big ticket items sell far less volume and still have to make a decent living. (Otherwise - they'd only be selling the small inexpensive items).

I think that some people always believe they are going to get screwed by a salesman, but I honestly believe there are many, decent retailers out there who will treat you fair and agree to a number that makes the buyer happy and still gives the salesman an income to live on.