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. Hotel rooms - There is a list price for every room, there is an internet price for everyone, but there is also a "manager's special" price that you may be able to get if you ask. These prices are usually based on whether or not the hotel has lots of vacancies that it wants to get used. If there are extra rooms, they will probably give you a better deal.
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 In addition to the advertised specials, most restaurants have their own in-house specials or unpublished deals that you can only get when you ask for them.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. Planes, trains, and automobiles - Most travel companies offer discounts either through their frequent users travel programs or through haggling based websites such as Priceline.com. From upgrades to "buy one, get one" to free future travel deals, people can usually expect to buy for cheap when it comes to the travel industry if they make effort to ask for the best possible price. In an economic crisis like we are currently in, people will most likely be doing less traveling. So, there should be plenty of opportunities for families to get cheaper prices.
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!
It's only natural to ask for the things that we want in life. Why not use asking as purchasing power also? The deals abound and your family can experience the saving, cost reductions, and perks that one can expect simply by making an effort to 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. Hotel rooms - There is a list price for every room, there is an internet price for everyone, but there is also a "manager's special" price that you may be able to get if you ask. These prices are usually based on whether or not the hotel has lots of vacancies that it wants to get used. If there are extra rooms, they will probably give you a better deal.
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. Planes, trains, and automobiles - Most travel companies offer discounts either through their frequent users travel programs or through haggling based websites such as Priceline.com. From upgrades to "buy one, get one" to free future travel deals, people can usually expect to buy for cheap when it comes to the travel industry if they make effort to ask for the best possible price. In an economic crisis like we are currently in, people will most likely be doing less traveling. So, there should be plenty of opportunities for families to get cheaper prices.
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!
It's only natural to ask for the things that we want in life. Why not use asking as purchasing power also? The deals abound and your family can experience the saving, cost reductions, and perks that one can expect simply by making an effort to ask.
About the Author:
As a recognized connoisseur on saving money in all aspects of daily life, Alexandra Vrugt has written many articleson how to get by on less during the credit crunch you can get a free copy of her Ebook on getting organized - the first step to saving money - by visiting her Make Ends Meet website.
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