How much of a discount do you want?

When eyeing up a trade, it usually pays to take your time and wait for a discount. But what is a decent discount? Bengt Saelensminde explains the three most important factors in getting a bargain.

When you're eyeing up a trade, it usually pays to take your time and wait for a discount. That was the point I was making last week.

That advice stirred a couple of readers to question "so, what is a decent discount, and from what price should I be discounting?"

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