Hein Gericke "We'll do you a deal" - how much discount can I expect?

[Paul the 6th]

I finally took the plunge and took the missus to HG leeds to try out some kit to ride pillion. She tried on a jacket, helmet, boot and gloves - the matching pants, other boot and correct size helmet are on order and should be here within a few days. The total was around 450 quid but 2 seperate members of staff said "we'll sort a good deal out for you"...

I'm just wondering exactly what this might entail? Tbh I'd like to push for about 10 percent off if they can meet me at that (would bring total down nearer to 400 quid). Or are they gonna say "have the gloves for free (24.99)"?

any ideas?

[Paul the 6th]

oh and while we're at it, I've got a HG store card thingy which gives you 3 points for every pound spent - whats the ratio for points to discount value? i.e. is 100 points 1 quid off? can't see it on their site/catalogue anywhere

Please tell me your g/f is paying for the kit and not you!

No idea with regards to the discount.

[Paul the 6th]

well, hg finance will be paying for it in the meantime lol... not only will i get out on the bike more but she mentioned she might be tempted to do her test one day (if bikes aren't banned in the meantime)

Bah...another poor bloke has been had.

If she wants to come out to play, then she should stump up the cash. Its not like the kit is any good to you!

If you are paing for it, then make it clear that its yours(no need to urinate on it!), in case you split up. It least that will give you a chance to look for a similarily sized new girlfriend.

I always push for 10% off anything if I spend more than £200 and usually get it. I'm the sort of bloke who wanders between Curry's and Comet playing them off on price and then on delivery. Never hurts to ask and is always good to get some money off

[Paul the 6th]

so asking for maybe 10% is definitely reasonable - I've always purchased my kit in bits so never really done a big deal like this. cheers gastonJ

Certainly is. Mid last year I went to Robspeed in Grimsby, bought a new helment, boots, jacket and waterproof jeans. Asked for discount and got £40 off, even though some were on offer anyway. Most people don't think of asking and usually pay the price, but there's usually enough profit in there for 'em to knock something off.

Looking to buy a new Bandit very late this year, cash... I'll let you know how much I get off that

bearing in mind that all prices in shops are ain invite to do something (cant remember the legal term) you are entitle to make them an offer anyhow!!

[timwilky]

I do it quite often in shops, demand a discount and be prepared to walk out if they won't come down to my price.

Did it the other day in Maplins. they wanted to charge me about ?1.78 per F type connector I can buy them for about 38 pence 2 miles up the road. Walked out. As I wanted 10.

Best one was I took the wife to B&Q looking at electric showers. She chooses the most expensive and ?230 and I check my local builders merchant ?125. B&Q offer to meet any price and deduct 10%. So I enjoyed playing that one. I could not believe it when they