When buying things whether they be veggies, fruit or washing machines: ask if there are any "culls" or "seconds" available.
I was at a great local produce distributor early in the week buying last minute fall/winter produce. They had a great selection of locally grown apples however I was not happy about the price. So I walked up to an employee and asked if they had seconds.
She told me yes and took me to a remote part of the facility and showed me several bins (4'x4'x4') full of seconds. The price was 50% less than the grade A, 1sts.
I have other examples of when we have bought a new stove, washing machine, etc.
Share your examples of buying things at reduced prices.