Do I get a discount for that?

[freakshow10mm]

People are so cheap these days. I'm a member of AARP, do I get a discount? I bought a case of your [cheapest] ammo, do I get a discount on a gun purchase? I'm in the military, do I get a discount on my transfer? I'm a [insert organization] member, do I get a discount? If I buy 2 boxes of ammo can I get a discount? Your mom gave me a BJ in high school, do I get a discount?

Seriously. It bugs me. Hear it all day, every day. With all the discounts I should be giving, I guess people think I'm in the discount business.

Just venting. Anyone else bombarded with discount requests or am I just a magnet for cheapskates?

[bballwizard05]

I can see how that would be upsetting... but I dont always think it can be chalked up to being cheap. I work in child-care and a big thing is to "train" the child in the very beggining of the year so they know the system and rules throughout. Look at how many places DO offer a discount for some of the things you mention AARP or any insurance, military discounts, buy two get a third half off, kind of thing (prolly not the BJ one). Anyways places like hotels, restuarants, gas stations, even some clothing strores. Yes some people are cheap, but if your not always looking for a way to save a buck then your not a smart buyer. That said though I can see how it would be annoying to hear that all day, but I guess its just part of being in sales...

[freonr22]

My brother was selling an item @ the flea market. it was $1.00. some one came up to him and offered .50. he took it threw it on the ground, smashed it with his boot and said "here, you can have it for free".

I did an estimate for someone 30 days ago. It was $2300 using biodegradeable, USDA, NSF approved chemical, not the Hydrocloric acid some people use for getting rid of scale deposits. It is a food place + you arent supposed to put used acid down the sewer drain when done. He called and said "boy, I really need it done, Can you offer a discount?" I says ok, I can use the work, I will knock $5/hr off the labor and discount the material 5%, so it ended up being $2150. He has called 3 times to ask for a lower price.... I will not do the job at all now because I fear he wont pay me or be satisfied. NEXT.

[Super Spy]

I've been in sales before and pretty much everybody is looking for a deal. I also know that sometimes asking for a discount is all it takes to save 10-20% off of something. I've complained that rental car prices were too high and got 50% off. Once you get a discount on something you tend to ask again next time.

Don't take it personal, just realize everybody is scraping by these days and is looking for an opportunity to save a buck or make a buck.

I get annoyed by all the gouging I see, but that's the way business works. I do remember and appreciate it when I see someone with fair prices when everyone else is gouging.

[freakshow10mm]

I rely on the broken window theory for my pricing and so far it seems to be working. I have turned down an easy sale simply because it violated my theory. Same theory high end bars use to control their clientele.

[Hozr]

I'm converting oxygen to Carbon Dioxide thus keeping the trees green - Do I get a discount?

[bruceflinch]

Gee, I never looked at the FFL Forum before...

People are cheap these days, probably get worse before it's better....

Next time someone asks for a discount, Smile & say, "Sorry discounts only apply on the second Tuesday of the week." ..

[freakshow10mm]

I had some chick in here for a transfer. Kind of cute. I probably would.

Price is $20. She asked if I give discounts for "hot single women". I said "I sure do. Twenty dollars please."

[CaliforniaHunter]

Good respones, also don't forget that Corporations are defacto TRAINING people to ask or try and get the discount.

Ralph's grocery store - go in there and buy something, it's an arm and a leg. They have those those damn discount clubs, cards things, they usuakky ask you for it, put that in and suddenly it can be like 25-30 % cheaper.

Basically people are accustomed to getting reamed, screwed, cheated, taken advantage of if THEY DON'T ASK FOR THE DISCOUNT.

That is just our society these days.

Just tell them you did include the discount. That's the lowest price available.

Best

[bruceflinch]

I had some chick in here for a transfer. Kind of cute. I probably would.

Price is $20. She asked if I give discounts for "hot single women". I said "I sure do. Twenty dollars please."

So I guess you are a happily married man!

[freakshow10mm]

Married, yes.

[cgseanp1]

So, it's wrong for Military guys to inquire about military discounts?

[professionalcoyotehunter]

Just mark everything up 10% and then give them 10% off.

[billslugg]

I am strictly a service business. (sharpening, smithing) I keep my prices low all the time. I do not do "sales". I give 1 year written notice on price increases. I round all invoices off to the next lowest dollar. The only discounts I give are the ones I initiate. If anyone asks for a discount prior to the work being done, I tell them it is already in there. Anybody who complains about the price of work already done is asked what they think it is worth. I charge them that amount and then tell then to never come here again and that if they cannot trust me to price my work properly then we do not have a relationship based on trust therefore we should not do business.

[rbetts]

I give a 10 round magazine for a referral and price the lowest in town. When people ask for an even lower discount, I tell them that the discount is in the price. If you want something besides that, you need to refer me business. After about the third or fourth transaction, I feel that a RELATIONSHIP has been developed and am more willing to throw something in. But never a discount. Hey everyone needs a wonder tool right??