haggling on neopets: what's the best amount to start with?

It depends on the price. When the item is less than 500NP, I haggle 50NP less than the original price, then slowly move up until I get the item. When the item is 1000NP, I haggle 100NP less.

Hmm, if you're buying items to restock, you shouldn't worry about haggling! You should be worrying about which number is the fastest to type and you should try to get the item on the first go. The profit is much more. If you're just buying normal items to use, I guess about 300 np less than the original price is good enough. Then I would go up in 40 nps.

It depends on the amount. For example if it was 1400, I would start at 1200 and see what the amount wanted was next and then go up in 50s. I wouldn't start too far away from the price unless there are a lot of the item in stock. You have to move quickly for any item there is only one or two of and not go too low or you'll lose it.

i have to disagree with whats been being said i've been playing for years, yes im that cool, and one of my fav things to do is haggle i always start with 100 in less the price of the object is less then 900 then ill start with 50 what you want to do is handle it like its rl go up in by 25s 50s or 100s depending on how much you really want the object never ever ever make the mistake of putting a lower bid then the one before it will rise the price and its impossible to get it down again one you come with in 50 you sbould have a good chance of getting it so start going up it 10 to get the object thats what i think is the best way and its been working for me very well