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How to Purchase With Discounts

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You can save a bundle of money if you purchase with discounts. Your buying habits and affiliations determine what discounts are available.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

    Using Cards and Memberships You Already Have

  1. Step 1

    Call your affiliations (credit cards, travel clubs, memberships etc.) to see if you are entitled to discounts on products and services. Have them send you a pamphlet with details.

  2. Step 2

    Call the retailers that accept the discounts and verify their participation.

  3. Step 3

    Present the applicable cards/memberships and photo I.D. at the time of purchase.

  4. Retailers and Wholesalers

  5. Step 1

    Talk to the managers of the wholesale and retail stores you frequent if you buy in bulk or own a business.

  6. Step 2

    Ask if you can receive discounts for buying five or more of the same item, especially a high-priced item.

  7. Step 3

    Ask for business discounts if you are a retailer or wholesaler.

  8. Step 4

    Ask if you can get a discount for paying invoices promptly.

  9. Step 5

    Get all discount promises in writing, and present them at time of purchase.

Tips & Warnings
  • Get big discounts by joining buyers groups. Enter "buyers groups" into your Internet search engine.
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