Everywhere you go, there is something that you can buy for cheap. We see these “deals” published all over the place. They can be spotted on billboards, on the internet, and on those weekly newspaper specials that we get in our mailboxes. It’s great to see what is supposed to be a special on something because it helps us to know the true worth of an item. This is how one can figure out the “actual” price when it’s buy it. But, for every advertised special there are a ton of other specials that exist for someone to buy for cheap, just about anything that they want…if they would only ASK!
Many cultures use haggling or asking for a deal as a way to always ensure that they buy for cheap, just about everything that they need. In those cultures, it is a basically a part of daily life. In the US, people also use haggling to buy. Cheapest prices available and best upgrades are what people can expect when they ask for bargains. Here are some things that people can expect to save on by simply asking for a deal:
1. Hospitality Industry – Hotel discounts can be found all over the place. But, some of the deepest discounts can be obtained by simply calling and speaking with a customer service representative. Often, if the hotel is not booked or it is a slow season, hotel representatives and managers may offer you great price just to get something on a room. Your discount request does not have to be limited to one room either. If you need a few rooms, the manager may be even more inclined to give you a price break.
2. Local and National Restaurants – You can always expect to find coupons available for dining out. Most national pizza chains and other fast food restaurants always have a special going on. Many of these offer discounts such as 2-for-1 specials or even free items! In addition to the advertised specials, most restaurants have their own in-house specials or unpublished deals that you can only get when you ask for them.
3. Airline and car rentals – Priceline.com is a fabulous website for finding low prices and for setting your own price for travel. The key to using this service is to put the lowest price ever, even if sounds absolutely absurd, and work your way up. Don’t just assume that the airlines or car rental agencies won’t go for your low-ball price. They just may, but you will never know if you don’t try it. Of course, calling directly is a great way to get to those unpublished offers. Like the hospitality industry, when airlines and car rental agencies are experiencing lows, they are more apt to give you on-site discounts. For these, you may need to speak, face-to-face with an agent or manager. You can expect discounts from 10% to upgrades and possibly free future travel or rentals.
4. Telecommunications – Telecommunications companies always publish their prices for their customers and they are always offering some type of “special”. But, the real deals can be found when you speak directly with a customer service agent. Talk to them about your calling patterns and ask for a package deal that will combine your home, internet, and possibly, cell phone. You can even do a price comparison with a rival company and let the potential company know that are shopping around for the best deal. They want your business and may be able to tailor a package to suit your needs at just the price that you want…or lower!
Asking for something that you want is human nature. Doing it effectively to get great deals to save you and your family money is a skill that you can’t afford not to learn and use. Just remember, the deals are out there and they are waiting for you, but be humble and honest when you ask for them, and always ask with a smile.
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