[Jewelry making - Article 00060] - Re: [Orchid] Customer Discounts

[Karen Goeller]

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    OK - I've looked and can't find it online, but there was a news
    story on NPR sometime last week regarding the trend toward asking for
    discounts EVERYWHERE. It may have been on Marketplace... I honestly
    don't remember. But the report encouraged consumers not to be afraid
    to ask for discounts in retail establishments and gave advice on how
    to do so in a way that was non-insulting and non-public. 

    While they gave examples like the purchase of a digital camera (If
    you can't get a price discount, request a free tripod and camera
    bag), I think it definitely reflects the mindset of a public that's
    being stretched by inflationary prices in some key areas... they
    won't avoid buying luxuries but are going to be certain that they get
    the absolute most for their money that they can. 

Karen Goeller
No Limitations Designs
Hand-made, one-of-a-kind jewelry
www.nolimitations.com
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