"S Gibber" <
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> The amount i save is always greater than two way postage and in alot of
> cases alot more, plus if the difference is marginal (not in many cases) i
> would buy from a high street. If I was to spend £200 on the high street i
> would expect to get the similar product for around £150 online. Saving £50
> which is alot of postage in anyones money!
If I can find something for £150 on-line, I always offer that price to a
local shop. Most of the time they will take it. That way I can always try
stuff on *and* buy it cheaply. And they will be there when I want to try
something else on.
With your attitude, you will soon find you are unwelcome in shops, if they
are still around to trade.
Sales staff are used to haggling, and if they are not, that's all to my
advantage. They still make money out of me, just a bit less than if I
didn't make them an offer. I let the over-wedged pay full price.
You can get 10-20% off of all full prices in virtually all of the outdoor
shops. You just have to get them to invest a little time in you and then
ask politely. If you've got a good price on-line, print it out and take it.
Most places will match prices (I usually find I make on the postage too).
Use the on-line retailers for what they are useful for - giving you a
bargaining tool for spending less in real shops. Think about it. It makes
sense in the long term.
With the special offers in the sales at the moment, you can find a very good
deal if you are willing to buy when you try.
Have fun,
Paul