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When you exit an arrivals terminal at an airport, you're greeted by a lineup of cars with drivers ready to take you to whatever destination you choose. While it's tempting to hop into one, telling the driver to take you to your destination at full price, if you instead walk to the far end of the terminal, wait in a line, and then wait for a car to arrive, you'll pay a significantly lower price. What hurdle must you clear to get this discount? haggling fluctuating prices inconvenience alternative versions
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