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Quote: Originally posted by welshjohn on 16/7/2008

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Do you ask for discount when you shop at Tesco?

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actually a friend of mine bought a job lot of stuff from Tescos. They had a sale on and she wanted to buy a bag of about 30 pairs of flip flops (dont ask) anyway she went up to the customer service desk and asked if they would do the lot for £20 - they did

xoopsx

"Has anyone seen that little bald guy on daytime TV? Dom something or other. He shows people how to get a dscount and it usually works."

its called dont get done get dom angelicminx and i tried his method in the shop in donny but it didnt get me anywhere so we did ust walk out.

I've tried asking for discount in shops but always manage to blush bright red as I ask. Damn my rosie cheeks!

Paula x

 Our tent is very similar to that but by Easy Camp. Purchased (brand new) on e-bay for £45.  We also got things like pump, lights, etc from e-bay.

However, Decathlon has some great deals and we got airbeds from there and a table. Millets is cheapest for cooking bits at the moment. Sleeping bags were from Argos sale....etc etc.

Everything has added up to about £150 so all I am really trying to say is shop about...you will save bundles.  We didn't want to pay out loads in case we hate camping and at least we know we can sell it and get out money back if necessary!

However, would I ask for discount on a bulk buy...yes I damn well would (and you WILL get it)

I agree, there is a huge markup in camping gear, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. We saved over £50 when we bought our first Outwell last year and all we did was ask. If you pay attention to how Dom Littlewood does his bargaining, he stays strong and confident and knows they can do a discount and lets them know.  Also, the shops are small and not stores like Tesco.

I once asked for a discount on an item on ebay, just a couple of quid off and got slammed. So you really need to be prepared. The larger the purchase the better the bartering. Also, as suggested, the price matching. do your homework. We went to a major camping retailer who matches and beats competitors and we saved over £30.

Do your research and be prepared. Hold your hand out and shake when you get to your closest deal.

I play a game with my car insurer every year, he quotes a price & I say " its cheaper at tesco" & he gives me a discount so its the same price. Always do your homework first & know what the others are charging.

my hubby always gets discount in curry's, pc world and comet, he barters!!!! i walk off embarrased but he always manages it!!!