Comments on: Ask For A Discount

By: cornish dragon

cornish dragon — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:53:29 +0000

“The Exchange and Mart” close
it works for me….
I have always said E&M is “the
font of all human knowledge”
closely followed by the self
employeds friend Daltons Weekly
they are ideal bargaining tools
especially for telephone deals.
If you are trying to get a price
down say ” I’d like to buy X from
you but it currently £Z pounds in E&M.
He either matches it or risks loosing
a potential sale.

CU
CD

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By: Tristan

Tristan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:16:30 +0000

I have a slightly different slant on this, I regularly find something to complain about a meal when I eat out.

You could argue that I’m being fussy, but it usually results in getting a starter or dessert free, or having the wine taken off the cost of the meal.

Now it might sound like I’m being fussy, but it’s because I’ve worked in restaurants and hotels, and thus understand what good service should be, that I demand it when I eat out and spend good money on my meal.

It’s in every restaurant’s best interests to give good service, as bad service costs them, usually…

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2paupers » Blog Archive » Carnival of Living Cheaply - June — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:17:12 +0000

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By: John

John — Fri, 30 May 2008 22:45:07 +0000

I think I’ve not been clear enough here. I know most people don’t like haggling and I’m not suggesting you haggle. All I’m suggesting is that you simply ask for a better deal.

In my experience that’ll get you a discount more often than you’d expect.

By: Aaron Stroud

Aaron Stroud — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:47:37 +0000

Pinyo, I’d have to agree with John. I have a Filipino friend who enjoys haggling because Americans are so bad at it! He’s had several friends bring him shopping because he’s good at getting the price knocked down and accessories thrown in. Best Buy is one of the stores he’s had success at.

And no, I generally don’t haggle. I find it unpleasant, probably because I don’t enjoy being on the receiving end of awkward silence.

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What’s The Biggest Discount You’ve Negotiated? | Money Watch — Thu, 29 May 2008 21:45:49 +0000

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By: Pete @ biblemoneymatters.com

Pete @ biblemoneymatters.com — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:54:41 +0000

I’ve got a post coming up in a couple of days about this exact subject - just a little more focused. It doesn’t hurt to ask for a discount!