Can I haggle a discount at Currys?

joshtbh

thanks for the online codes but I can only buy on the high street.

gerretl

The R/G notation does not make any difference. It is an old commision sytem hat was dropped years ago.
xnikkix. Why are you ashamed of working for Currys? I have spent nearly eight years there, and compared to the positively mediaeval attitude of some employers, they are a dream. I love my job, and the guys I work with. The training is pretty good, and the wages do me fine.
Just because it is a big company doesn't mean it is soulless

joshtbh

gerretl, got any advice for me on haggling then please??

gk172

Can you find a better price online? or elsewhere if so go in armed with that and mention you have seen it cheaper there can they match or what can they offer;)

twr18

You are more likely to get discount at Christmas when targets are so much higher and stores need to meet those targets. If its taking £10 off a digital camera and getting £150 still, then thats better than getting no money at all.

An upgrade on extended warranties can usually be done, for example 5 year for the price of a 3 year. But only if you ask.

The chances of getting discount off a single product are low. At the end of the day this place is a business and therefore there to make money, why discount a product if they are going to buy it anyway? And in a large store such as Currys if you dont buy it then the next chap that walks in will.
The profit margin on electrical products is fairly low anyway.

Discount is recorded and effects the store results as well as lower commission for sales assistants. The store is more likely to throw in something, for example a case with a laptop. Accessories such as digital camera cases should also be reduced when purchased with a camera. Cash/card makes no difference to a large store such as Currys.

So in summary dont ask for a discount on a single product. Instead, ask for an upgrade on extended warranty or reduced price accessories. Discount will only be given on single products if they are ex-display.

Mosh

The previous message about going for the "Coverplan" or "Insurance" or whatever they call it is a good one. I used to work for PC World (*spit* evil evil evil) and this additional ripoff warranty is their biggest profit margin.

They will try to sell you it. Act kind of interested, but say it's far too much and you can't afford it. They cannot reduce the price of the insurance, but they can discount the laptop so that the overall package falls within your budget. Then, as mentioned before, cancel the policy for a refund the next day - the discount on the laptop remains.

And pull the "I'm skint" card as well. Don't act cocky as if you "know" how to haggle - then they know you're after saving money that you already have (or at least will give that impression). Seem vulnerable and broke.

I know of more than one occasion at PCW where the customer received a discount equal to the *entire* cost of a 3-year insurance policy.

Good luck!

gerretl

joshtbh wrote:

gerretl, got any advice for me on haggling then please??

That would be like the magician telling the audience how he does his tricks.
The post two above this one is pretty spot on actually. A few extra ruminations:
Be nice - We are people too. If you are rude and arrogant, the walls go up. This is true of life in general.
Cash is not a sexy word - Some people say ' I'm paying cash',in the same way they might say 'You can have sex with me and my friend' Sorry, the two don't compare. Cash is dirty and grubby, and the other is..well...hang on.. that blows my arguement. Anyway, we don't care how you pay.
Know what you want - When people say ' What discount are you going to give me?' when they first come up to you, again the shutters go up. My usual response is ' I only get 10% and I have to work here'. ' I want X, is there anything you can do?' is more effective, though not guaranteed to work. Sometimes there are deals on the computer system that are not openly advertised. A good salesperson will either know the deals, or be able to find out.

Broke_Student

From my families exoeraince we have not been able to haggle for one off smaller electronic items i.e. Ipods, computer games, kettles.

However, we have been able to haggle for ALL our larger appliances we have bought from there (sometimes individually): Fridge, Dryer, Washing machine, Large TV, another 42" Plasma, PC, surround sound system.

What we find works best is to hang around for ages talking to the sales guy about different TVs etc... then when you make a decision just keep asking for a discount non-stop. If you still get a no then ask him to ask his manager (this gives him a chance to change his answer to yes even if he doesnt ask a real manager). If you are still not happy with the discount ask him when hes next on shift and come back the next day to the same salesman.

As some people have already said it is always alot easier to get a discount when buying an extended warranty. Also never use a 'junior' salesman, try to find someone who looks like they have been there for a while or a manager themselves. Once you get a good discounts from a salesman (who you should know well by then) always go back to the same guy for your next appliance!

laney365

I don't know if being 23, good looking and single (not me, obviously!) helps but I went shopping with my daughter in Currys for a small portable TV at £79.99. They didn't have any in stock so the salesman offered her the next model available (£89.99) for £79.99 after we said we were off to try other shops. Didn't even offer her an additional warranty!

sla66

I had insurance vouchers, but did not tell them until they said I could have £20 off the pc tower I wanted. They then said I could have £20 free goods,which was great cos my kettle & hairdrier had broke.--sue ,southport