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How often do you attempt to get a discount by offering cash?
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:06 pm
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:06 pm
For things like plumbing or electrical work, auto work by a local mechanic, or other services. I have gotten as much as a 20 to 25% discount. A simple question of do you offer a cash discount? often works. They give me a receipt but I suspect they throw their own receipt away or what ever.
EDT: Not talking about a check, but green bills
EDT: Not talking about a check, but green bills
This post was edited on 10/17/17 at 8:19 pm
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Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:08 pm to LSUTANGERINE
I've saved probabty hundreds at my tailor by paying cash.
(In extremely Asian voice) "Oh you pay cash, we do no tax and I give you extra discount too"
(In extremely Asian voice) "Oh you pay cash, we do no tax and I give you extra discount too"
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:08 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Do you wait until you’ve gotten the estimate before you ask, or before?
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:09 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Anytime someone is self employed.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:09 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Your crack dealer gives you a cash discount and a receipt?
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:10 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Talked some messican down from a $30 cab fare to $5 in cancun
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:14 pm to Mike da Tigah
THe only time I have asked about it before and estimate was with a dentist. I needed a crown and asked him if he would offer a discount for cash. I can’t believe he said yes.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:18 pm to LSUTANGERINE
always
b/c credick is racist
b/c credick is racist
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:18 pm to LSUTANGERINE
With people I've used before always, they always accept it too.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:19 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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I can’t believe he said yes.
Why not? Is dentistry racist?
This post was edited on 10/17/17 at 6:21 pm
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:32 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Our orthodontist knocked off $500 of a $5000 bill for my son’s braces for paying with cash
Posted on 10/17/17 at 6:36 pm to LSUTANGERINE
I can't tell you how bizarre it is that you just posted this. I was just (as I went to TD) ruminating over what the IRS might do in an audit of the return I filed last night, regarding thus very thing. Our rental is in a sorta transitional neighborhood and there are lots of very good locals who love cash.
Disclaimers: They tell me they pay taxes, and I believe them. I make them give me receipts.
Disclaimers: They tell me they pay taxes, and I believe them. I make them give me receipts.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 7:17 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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THe only time I have asked about it before and estimate was with a dentist. I needed a crown and asked him if he would offer a discount for cash. I can’t believe he said yes.
Any Dr office will give you a cash discount. When I had terrible insurance at my last company, I would always just tell them I'm paying cash and they'd give me the discount.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 7:39 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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I needed a crown
You mean a grill?
Posted on 10/17/17 at 7:57 pm to LSUTANGERINE
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How often do you attempt to get a discount by offering cash?
Every time I go to Walmart.
Hasn't worked yet, but I just haven't found the right guy, YET.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 8:18 pm to eScott
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Any Dr office will give you a cash discount. When I had terrible insurance at my last company, I would always just tell them I'm paying cash and they'd give me the discount.
I did not have DDS insurance at the time. I was going to pay with a check. I was talking about green cash. You too with the green?
Posted on 10/17/17 at 8:23 pm to LSUTANGERINE
My Indian customers love to haggle over price for a service. Like 100% of the time. So yes, I accept cash. The majority are doctors too.
Posted on 10/17/17 at 8:54 pm to LSUTANGERINE
Often
Appliances from Mom & Pop dealers.
Coins & Gold/Silver & Jewelry
I have a clothing store that will do it, I’ve known the owner for a couple of decades.
Some Home Improvement issues from trusted contractors.
Disclaimer: I am always sure that the sellers pay the appropriate taxes on these cash transactions.
Appliances from Mom & Pop dealers.
Coins & Gold/Silver & Jewelry
I have a clothing store that will do it, I’ve known the owner for a couple of decades.
Some Home Improvement issues from trusted contractors.
Disclaimer: I am always sure that the sellers pay the appropriate taxes on these cash transactions.
This post was edited on 10/17/17 at 8:55 pm
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