Comments on: Ask And You Shall Receive

By: 20's Finances

20's Finances — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:36:13 +0000

I absolutely agree. You never know what you could be missing out on until you ask. The worst that could happen is for them to say no.
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By: Credit Cards Canada

Credit Cards Canada — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:36:25 +0000

Discounts are everywhere. At the end of the month, the times someone says “yes” can really add up and save on your credit card statement. In some cases, all you have to do is say, “Thank you for the price. I still want to shop around to see where I can get the lowest price.” In most cases, a vendor will try to make you a sweeter offer and pressure you to buy. And in most cases, it is worth it to let him have his way and buy it at the lower price. ;-)

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:43:00 +0000

Yea, I’m sure businesses have a fear of losing you so they will most likely give you what you want as long as it doesn’t break their bank.

By: Derek Sisterhen | Past Due Radio

Derek Sisterhen | Past Due Radio — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:04:54 +0000

Hey Kevin,

Great post! I think the atmosphere of confrontation and the fear of rejection dissuade a lot of people from negotiating. Ironically, the U.S. is one of the few countries in the world where negotiating on price isn’t widely accepted and expected.

The funny thing is that when we’re the ones buying something, that means we’re the ones with the power to walk away. We can vote with our dollar, and if a company is charging too much or not willing to budge on pricing, we can vote against them by taking our money elsewhere. I’ve found that more often than not, when I ask for a discount I get it.
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By: Samurai

Samurai — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 03:48:23 +0000

Definitely good to ask for a discount. It doesn’t hurt one bit!
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By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:09:22 +0000

Very true, the economy makes it a lot more likely for you to get what you ask for. And practice does make perfect. Thanks for commenting.

By: Meg

Meg — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:47:29 +0000

ALWAYS ask–it can’t hurt. In this economy a lot of companies are trying harder at their customer relations. And the more often you ask, the easier it gets, so that’s an added bonus. I’ve received refunds for items that were not completely satisfactory with no trouble at all recently, whereas I might have been told no-go before.
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By: Personal Finance Buzz

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By: Kevin

Kevin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:19:48 +0000

I know what you mean. Over at car negotian coach there’s a post recommending a book on negotiating. I plan on reading it. You might want to check it out http://blog.findthebestcarprice.com/general/power-negotiating/

By: Charles

Charles — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:56:56 +0000

Personally, I hate negotiating because I suck at it. If I ask something for a lower price and they say NO, I just say OK and end up paying original price. Some people do have a knack for it though and I wish I possessed that skill. Maybe I ought to read a book on how to negotiate better.