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Jean-Baptiste ??? is a businessman. Be polite and be direct. He might just want to make a deal. Those things haven't sold in the ten years I've been going to his store. I have done business with him; asked for a price, heard the reply, talked a bit, made a counter offer and shook hands.

(He is French Canadian and speaks limited, but adequate English. Don't chatter too much, and be careful with any strong accents.)