making money

[Rick]

iv been getting inspiration lately from watching programmes featuring dom littlewood and the moneysaving expert.

 

first i decided to tackle my internet costs which i was unhappy with

 

after 3 letters and 2 phonecalls. i managed to get £8 a month off and the guarantee of the same price for life (£10 a month)

 

when buying a propshaft i managed to get over 40% off just by asking

 

i reclaimed £255 off an ancient insurance claim that never went ahead.

 

its getting quite addictive saving and reclaiming all this money.

 

my next target is going to be my bank, iv heard if you threaten to leave them and tell them youve had a cash offer to change to another bank that they will match this to keep your custom.

 

has anyone had any experience with this one? im think im gonna tell them iv been offered £200 to switch i think for 8 years loyalty i deserve that much?

 

what ya reckon ?

[FredTransit]

I would always give it a go, no harm in asking. If you don't ask, you don't get! I always at least ask for trade price from (spares) shops, and rarely buy ready meals or large meat cuts like a sunday roast full price. I am ReductionQueen on www.moneysavingexpert.com

[antz]

i always feel cheeky asking for discounts

[FredTransit]

i always feel cheeky asking for discounts

 

And the retail industry thanks you for your shyness.....

[antz]

i always feel cheeky asking for discounts

 

And the retail industry thanks you for your shyness.....

 

yep!!!!

 

i rarely buy things from shops and you cant exactly ask for a discount online but i should do really.

 

if i buy anything big then i give it a go...it worked last time

[Rick]

its a bit harder in person but a well worded letter always works wonders.

[bigglesmk2]

Had my patio door's done the other week and asked if they would do it cheaper,got £90 knocked off