Remember the days when shopping at a department store meant paying retail, unless you waited for the twice a year big sales? Well today, every day is a sale day, whether they advertise it as such or not. I was having a birthday lunch today with several friends and the topic of shopping, and saving came up.
Vivian is going to a fancy wedding in the Hamptons in October and was looking for something appropriate to wear that would not cost a fortune. She went up to South Coast Plaza, and hit the stores. First Bloomingdales, nothing. Then Nordstrom, again nothing. Finally she went to Macys, where she saw the most beautiful black silk suit, retail price $280. The suit looked fantastic on her (what wouldn't) and she was ready to buy it at any price. However, the suit was reduced to $180, then it was reduced again to $99 and finally she had a coupon that brought the final price down to $69!! What a bargain.
Another example of retails stores actually offering a discount is from Jean's experience purchasing a new handbag. She loved the handbag, but noticed a small spot on it, and brought it to the attention of the saleslady. The woman offered her a $20 reduction without Jean even having to ask.
It used to be that bargaining was just for flea markets, garment centers and street fairs. Now, anything goes. This doesn't just apply to retail shopping. It is also applicable to doctors, dentists, and home services. I have gotten reduced prices on all of the above, but I'll save that for another time. Don't be shy. Ask. All they can do is say no.
Vivian is going to a fancy wedding in the Hamptons in October and was looking for something appropriate to wear that would not cost a fortune. She went up to South Coast Plaza, and hit the stores. First Bloomingdales, nothing. Then Nordstrom, again nothing. Finally she went to Macys, where she saw the most beautiful black silk suit, retail price $280. The suit looked fantastic on her (what wouldn't) and she was ready to buy it at any price. However, the suit was reduced to $180, then it was reduced again to $99 and finally she had a coupon that brought the final price down to $69!! What a bargain.
Another example of retails stores actually offering a discount is from Jean's experience purchasing a new handbag. She loved the handbag, but noticed a small spot on it, and brought it to the attention of the saleslady. The woman offered her a $20 reduction without Jean even having to ask.
It used to be that bargaining was just for flea markets, garment centers and street fairs. Now, anything goes. This doesn't just apply to retail shopping. It is also applicable to doctors, dentists, and home services. I have gotten reduced prices on all of the above, but I'll save that for another time. Don't be shy. Ask. All they can do is say no.
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