Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Negotiating can save you extra money!


In other countries negotiating while purchasing good or services is expected and it is also a social custom. But believe it or not, doing this can save you extra money while shopping online.

Next time you are shopping online put the items you want in your cart and look for a chat or Live help button. Clicking on that button will open a live session with a customer representative. Mention that you have your cart full but that you have been comparison shopping - in most cases you have been looking around for the best deal- and that you would like to know if they have any special discounts. Initially the rep probably will say no, but as you continue to negotiate and tell them that you will have to get the items from the competitor, then the magic will begin and you probably will get a special code that you can use during checkout.

Shopping online can save money and time and if used wisely, the savings can grow significantly.


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