"Dave" wrote
Actually, I think Vito has it backwards. In much of the world, haggling is
normal and expected. However, the new testament is laced with unfavorable
references to the rich, and injunctions to abjure money-getting and refrain
from demonstrations of wealth. As a result, it's us Christians who seem to
be out of the mainstream.

I do not have it backward, Bobby does. I agree completely with the rest of your
statement. I merely say that in a world of bargainers being known as the best
is, or should be a compliment. "Jew down" is tactic recognition that Jews are
the best. I'm sorry if any Jews are offended by it -- they shouldn't be.