Haggling

[thunderlizard]

The Bill

I gave up on it when they changed the theme tune from a 7/8 time signature to 4/4.

[threaded]

I gave up on it when they changed the theme tune from a 7/8 time signature to 4/4.

7/4

HTH

[OwlHoot]

Do people still watch TV stations that show advertisements? How quaint. ..

I occasionally see an advert, but usually only fast-forwarding at 32* speed so the characters are all rushing about like blue-arsed flies. I haven't heard one for months, as muting ads is a no-brainer (unless you're deaf and stupid).

Seeing muted ads for the first time is quite a revelation, as some of their crafty tricks are laid bare, like all the chavvy "knowing looks" the characters exchange.

[thunderlizard]

For a while (mid 90s) the adverts were the best thing on TV. They certainly had more money per second spent on them. Since then the adverts have got stupider and the normal telly a bit better.

[cojak]

I occasionally see an advert, but usually only fast-forwarding at 32* speed so the characters are all rushing about like blue-arsed flies. I haven't heard one for months, as muting ads is a no-brainer (unless you're deaf and stupid).

Seeing muted ads for the first time is quite a revelation, as some of their crafty tricks are laid bare, like all the chavvy "knowing looks" the characters exchange.

You have to mute because they raise the volume for the ads and deafen you..

[wobbegong]

"How much to get me down from here?"

"10 quid"

"I'll give you 50!"

Hmmmm, strange that the writer(s) thought that a suitable ending for an advert espousing thrift and haggling for a bargain.

[zara_backdog]

You have to mute because they raise the volume for the ads and deafen you..

I hate that too.

[Tarquin Farquhar]

I went into Orange and said I'll pay £20 a month and give for £50 for a 32GB iPhone. They said **** off.

And give what for £50?

[BolshieBastard]

You've got to do some research if you want a discount on a service provided by a large conglomerate. Most of them wont deal.

But, I bought a pre registered bimmer convertible with less than 150 miles on the clock from a BMW dealer for 10k less than list and 4.5k below the garage sticker price. They originally told me they'd knock 500 quid of the sticker price. How I laughed!

Bought a new fire and marble firesurround. Got nearly a grand off the total price. Bought a new leather 3 piece reclining suite with 2 reclining chairs. Got a grand off that. Got new carpet in the hall, landing, stairs, living room and lounge. Got 500 quid off that.

In short, it was a buyers market. And that's the key. If a business can sell as much as it wants, you wont get a discount. When they aren't selling, that's when they'll deal.

Oh and I had a new block paved driveway done too. Very nice but the tight git only knocked 250 quid off than for a near 4k job!

[thelace]

If you're not prepared to haggle, you shouldn't be in business....

I haggled with a spotty yoof yesterday and got the HTC HD2 at the price I wanted to pay £0 and a £10 a month reduction on the contract price they wanted!

Did the same last month on a phone for the kid and saved £££££'s on the "that's the best price I can do... It includes the scrappage scheme £2000 you know, you won't get it any cheaper...." Guess what? I did!

The money I save the company paying out boosts the money it can pay me!

The money I save from shelling out myself also belongs to me...

No brainer!