When In Doubt, Ask About A Discount.
As you know by now, I just finished a move to Denver, Colorado. And because I moved into a new place, there are a few things I needed to buy to make it more like “home”. I have been checking out a few stores looking for these items, and one thing I have done in every single one of them is to ask if what I am buying is going on sale anytime soon. With the holidays coming up, most stores will be cutting prices, so I wanted to make sure that what I wanted wasn’t going to be advertised next week at a much cheaper price. I found that most clerks were more than willing to tell me the truth, and thus a few of the things I wanted to pick up I will be waiting another couple of weeks for. These are not make or break items – they are just things I wanted for the new place.
One of the places I went to first was Crate and Barrel to get some new bar stools for my kitchen. I knew exactly what I wanted and they had the cheapest price on these compared to any online or brick and mortar store. I asked if the bar stools were going to be on sale anytime soon, and she told me that they didn’t have any plans to put them on sale… so I bought them. (and they look great!) However, I saw a few other things I was interested in while in the store, so I asked her if any of them would be cheaper in a few weeks – and she said yes! She told me which ones would be on sale after Christmas, so I put them back on the shelves and decided I could wait in order to save some money. After all, moving isn’t cheap and I have spent more than my fair share of money this month already.
The lesson here? Always ask as it can never hurt. I know there are some people who ask for a discount on any and everything they buy, but I don’t normally do that. However, I have learned that asking if something is going to be on sale can definitely save you a few bucks – especially around the holidays. So go ahead and ask away – what have you got to lose?
However, if something isn’t going to be on sale and you still really want them, go ahead and buy them:
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I just wrote about this topic recently. Honestly, if you’re not currently doing anything to save money in your life, this is a great way to start. I say that because its easy. Just ask!
By the way, this can also apply to your bills. I recently received a substantial discount on my cable/internet bill just by asking. The same thing with my cell phone company.
I hadn’t thought of doing this. Maybe it’s just my Minnesota/midwestern nature but I would never think to ask. Price comparisons to find the best deal? Yes. This? No. I’ll have to keep this in mind when I’m out shopping next.
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