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Tondella
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Did my first haggle and got 10% off a very specialised sword I have commissioned for my OH's wedding gift. Absolutely nerve wracked about negotiating but got offered the discount right away, and over the telephone! Now wish I'd asked for it to be rounded down to £500!
Debt Oct 2005: £32,692.94
Current debt: £14,000.00
Debt free date: June 2008
Current debt: £14,000.00
Debt free date: June 2008
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Good for you!
It helps to be sharp.
RichTRichT0 -
Good on you - you've even got the sword to arise with a haggling knighthood
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Lendusapund wrote:Good for you!
It helps to be sharp.
RichT
Ha Ha (groan!) :rotfl:Debt Oct 2005: £32,692.94
Current debt: £14,000.00
Debt free date: June 20080
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