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more great haggling

Kevicho
Kevicho Posts: 3,216 Forumite
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Now that the power is back in my hands, i cancelled egg 3 days ago, as i didnt need it anymore.

Also I realised that i didnt need my A&L cc either, so rang up to cancel, was really nice to the girl on the phone, explained my situtation, and why i was cancelling so she offered me

An increase to 4k
0% on BTs for 6 months
0% fee for the BT

So, in to a high interest savings account that will go :D
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  • lynzpower
    lynzpower Posts: 25,311 Forumite
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    Kev- you are the master of haggling!! :T

    Should be have a kevicho authored, tips for haggling sticky somewhere
    :beer: Well aint funny how its the little things in life that mean the most? Not where you live, the car you drive or the price tag on your clothes.
    Theres no dollar sign on piece of mind
    This Ive come to know...
    So if you agree have a drink with me, raise your glasses for a toast :beer:
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
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    Well done you. Wish I could haggle.
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    jessicamb wrote:
    Well done you. Wish I could haggle.

    £50 and I'll show you how!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
    :) Mortgage Balance = £0 :)
    "Do what others won't early in life so you can do what others can't later in life"
  • Mike_St_Helens
    Mike_St_Helens Posts: 3,414 Forumite
    Bew min... A&L is MBNA in disguise !
  • Mike_St_Helens
    Mike_St_Helens Posts: 3,414 Forumite
    That was suppose to say.... beware mind....
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
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    ali007 wrote:
    £50 and I'll show you how!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    Can you do it for £45?

    Think I'm starting to learn something here. :rotfl:
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • Mrs_Arkwright
    Mrs_Arkwright Posts: 497 Forumite
    Well I've taken some inspiration from you and cancelled my Virgin card and my Morgan Stanley card, both had zero balance but were in the 'emergency' pot. But now they've gone.:)
    My sig's too large, apparently - so apologies to whoever's space I was taking up.:lipsrseal
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
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    jessicamb wrote:
    Can you do it for £45?

    Think I'm starting to learn something here. :rotfl:

    £45!!!! Pah, you insult me!!!!!! I have 6 children, 3 cats, a 3 legged dog, 6 ducks and a garage full of mice to feed!!!!!!!

    Split it at £47.50?
    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
    :) Mortgage Balance = £0 :)
    "Do what others won't early in life so you can do what others can't later in life"
  • jessicamb
    jessicamb Posts: 10,446 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ali007 wrote:
    £45!!!! Pah, you insult me!!!!!! I have 6 children, 3 cats, a 3 legged dog, 6 ducks and a garage full of mice to feed!!!!!!!

    Split it at £47.50?

    AArgh I lept in too high didnt I.

    What about 12 months interest free credit and I'll meet you at £47?
    ;)
    The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese :cool:
  • Kevicho
    Kevicho Posts: 3,216 Forumite
    Lol didnt have to haggle much, just told them that i had cancelled my egg card the previous day and that this was my last credit card, also pointed out that id paid 6k off in previous months

    Being nice to people on the phone really helps as well :)
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