Write an article based on this "Consider whether you need a lawyer. Determine whether small claims court is an option for you. Explore available self-help legal resources. Determine if your court has a legal self-help center or pro se forms. Find out if your county or state operates a legal hotline, which provides legal advice for people facing certain legal issues. See if you have access to a self-help legal clinic. Check out your local law school to see if they operate any legal clinics."
article: Some legal matters may be easily settled on your own without a lawyer. This could save you a substantial amount of money. This may not be a good option for every situation, but a close evaluation of your particular legal case can help you determine whether a lawyer is necessary at all. Representing yourself in court without a lawyer's help is referred to as "pro se" or "pro per" in some jurisdictions. If there isn't much money involved in your situation, try settling the matter on your own outside of court. You may be able to come to an agreement with some friendly phone calls or emails laying out your case and stressing that avoiding court would be advantageous for everyone involved. You can theoretically represent yourself in court on any issue, even if it is more serious or involves more money. If you decide to represent yourself in a substantial court case, try finding a good legal "DIY" handbook, such as those published by Nolo Press. You may be able to buy such books cheaply online (secondhand), or your local library may have them available to check out. Some libraries even have legal forms and instructions for use in their local courts. Small claims courts exist for a reason. It helps people have their day in court to resolve small disputes. In small claims courts, most people are not represented by attorneys. The precise rules and requirements vary by jurisdiction or geographic area. This option is a less expensive way to pursue a court case in which you represent yourself. There is generally a limit on the monetary amount allowable in small claims court, which can be up to a few thousand dollars. The filing fees typically range from $30 to $100. There are a variety of resources in every state that can assist a person who is representing himself or herself in court. All of these resources may be available to you at no or low cost. These resources may include the following: Books Court forms and instructions Legal self-help centers Legal hotlines Self-help legal clinics Law school clinics. Typically, self-help legal clinics and centers are limited to civil law issues, and do not address criminal law issues. If you are facing criminal charges, you will be entitled to have a public defender appointed to you at public expense if you are unable to hire a lawyer and you are facing the potential for incarceration. Many courts have established legal self-help centers or provide pro se forms and instructions for people who do not have attorneys. For instance, Maricopa County, Arizona, runs an extensive self-service legal center in their court system, which provides information, forms, and instructions for people who are unrepresented by attorneys in a variety of situations. If your jurisdiction has these services available, you may be able to use them to get the information that you need and file the appropriate documents in court that are necessary to resolve your legal matter. You can search online or in your telephone book for legal hotline numbers. For instance, many Texas bar associations operate legal hotlines for victims of domestic violence and senior citizens. Some county courthouses, bar associations, or legal aid organizations operate self-help legal clinics. These programs may allow you to ask questions in person, by phone, or online. They also may give you assistance in filling out legal forms or other documents. Some of the types of cases that these clinics may handle involve uncontested divorces, child support modifications, and landlord/tenant disputes. In these clinics, law students, who are supervised closely by an experienced attorney, provide free legal services to individuals in the community. You may need to have a low household income in order to qualify for clinic services. Law school clinics often address legal issues such as landlord/tenant disputes, domestic violence, and family law.

Write an article based on this "Dress down. Arrive at the end of the day. Secretly decide on a maximum price. Make a low but reasonable offer. Show hesitation before responding to their counteroffer. Continue negotiating until you agree on a price or the seller balks."
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You don't need to go out of your way to look ratty, but avoid obviously expensive clothing. Chances are you'll be negotiating over cheap items, and a fancy suit or dress tells the seller you can afford to pay full price. Don't forget to remove flashy jewelry and watches for the same reason. In the last hour or two before they pack up and leave, sellers will be eager to get rid of their remaining merchandise The flip side of arriving late is a smaller selection. For maximum choice (but higher prices), arrive early. If the flea market is seasonal, the time of year can also have an effect on the price. When the flea market has just opened, sellers will have a large inventory from the off-season and may be eager to offload it so they have room to obtain more desirable goods. Once you've found your item, decide to yourself what you're willing to pay for it. Having a clear boundary will prevent you from being convinced to pay more than you are willing. Never reveal this price to the seller! If you do, he has no reason to offer you a lower one. You can try browsing around first to get an idea for how similar items are selling, but there's no guarantee you'll find anything comparable, and the item may be snatched up in the meantime. Most vendors expect haggling, but offering less than 50% the asking price will only offend them. Asking for a 25 to 50% discount is usually considered reasonable as an initial counteroffer at a flea market, although the final price will more likely be 10-25% below the listed one. Saying "hmmm" or simply pausing before you reply will make you seem less willing to purchase the item. This gives you more bargaining power. Simply remaining silent can cause them to respond with a better offer. This works better if you have the seller's full attention. If you're trying to buy a $1 keychain, the seller might just ignore you and move on to another customer! After a pause, respond with a new offer between your last one and the seller's current offer. Continue to show hesitation until the seller reduces the price below your secret "maximum price". If the seller won't reduce the price to that amount, try these other tactics: Agree to their last offer on the condition they throw in another item you're interested in for a reduced rate. Have a friend pretend to pull you away or convince you to move on. This may trigger a final offer from the seller. If you don't have a friend handy, simply start walking away for the same effect. Once you try this, though, you won't get a better deal if you walk right back to the stall! Pull out the amount of cash you're offering and show it to the seller to tempt them directly. Don't try this with a large amount of money, or anywhere with a high risk of pickpocketing or mugging.