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Desk top computer

  • 11-01-2019 12:59pm
    #1
    raik18
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭


    There is a desk top computer I like in a shop. It's already on sale. If I offer cash would they give me a further discount. We are just back from Canada and a further discount with cash is the norm there. Not sure about here. Thanks


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
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    If it’s Larry’s Laptops, then maybe.


  • #3
    Hoboo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,513 ✭✭✭Hoboo


    raik18 wrote: »
    There is a desk top computer I like in a shop. It's already on sale. If I offer cash would they give me a further discount. We are just back from Canada and a further discount with cash is the norm there. Not sure about here. Thanks

    Ask to speak to the manager or owner, flash the dolla, go 30% lower (get in first with the offer and anchor that low price) you'll get 10%. If it's Curry's or any of the big ones, unless it's a display or marked, I'd say forget it, but always worth a shot.


  • #4
    Captcha
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭Captcha


    Go in on the last working day of the month


  • #5
    Bob Harris
    Registered Users Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭Bob Harris


    raik18 wrote: »
    There is a desk top computer I like in a shop. It's already on sale. If I offer cash would they give me a further discount. We are just back from Canada and a further discount with cash is the norm there. Not sure about here. Thanks

    Is it a pawn shop OP?


  • #6
    raik18
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭raik18


    Not a pawn shop


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  • #7
    Boom_Bap
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,730 Mod ✭✭✭✭Boom_Bap


    Only one way to find out. And if it doesn't work, burn the place down.


  • #8
    Bob Harris
    Registered Users Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭Bob Harris


    raik18 wrote: »
    Not a pawn shop

    When you say offer cash, what do you mean? Are you looking for a cash sale, off the books? Or just paying in cash or card? You seem to think offering cash is some kind of incentive or favour.


  • #9
    SEPT 23 1989
    Registered Users Posts: 43,024 ✭✭✭✭SEPT 23 1989


    Pick me up the copy of Grays Sports Almanac thats beside it


  • #10
    xi5yvm0owc1s2b
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    Remind them that it's now 2019, and that you're likely to be one of the last people ever to come through the door looking to buy a desktop computer with cash.


  • #11
    Allinall
    Registered Users Posts: 6,521 ✭✭✭Allinall


    Hi OP.

    You’ll get a lot of smart arsed answers here. It’s that sort of place.

    You’ve come with a genuine query and should be treated with respect.

    So. First things first.

    Do you have a desk?


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  • #12
    LessOutragePlz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,358 ✭✭✭LessOutragePlz


    raik18 wrote: »
    There is a desk top computer I like in a shop. It's already on sale. If I offer cash would they give me a further discount. We are just back from Canada and a further discount with cash is the norm there. Not sure about here. Thanks

    No highly doubt you'll get a discount because you'll be paying in cash.


  • #13
    Boom_Bap
    Moderators, Music Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,730 Mod ✭✭✭✭Boom_Bap


    Allinall wrote: »
    Hi OP.

    You’ll get a lot of smart arsed answers here. It’s that sort of place.

    You’ve come with a genuine query and should be treated with respect.

    So. First things first.

    Do you have a desk?


    Are you actually going to put the computer on the top of the desk, or shall you be putting it under the desk, if said desk exists.


  • #14
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,100 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    If you pay by credit card, the shop loses a few percent to the card issuer. That's the best you will probably do discount wise for cash.


  • #15
    Pelvis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭Pelvis


    Bam Bam Mickey wrote: »
    If it’s Larry’s Laptops, then maybe.
    Why would Larry's Laptops be selling a desk top? Cop on to yerself man!!!


    OP, checkout IKEA. They may sell desk tops, but I'd say you'll have to buy the whole desk.


  • #16
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭[Deleted User]


    Pelvis wrote: »
    Why would Larry's Laptops be selling a desk top? Cop on to yerself man!!!


    OP, checkout IKEA. They may sell desk tops, but I'd say you'll have to buy the whole desk.

    Larry has branched out over the years.
    He is planning on becoming an Apple Authorized reseller soon.


  • #17
    The Tetrarch
    Registered Users Posts: 2,092 ✭✭✭The Tetrarch


    If it is new they are unlikely to reduce the price.
    If they have a sale you are more likely to get it reduced further, especially if the sale has been going weeks.
    If it is second-hand (pre-owned) that is your best chance.


  • #18
    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Try

    Make sure to mention how it is possible in Canada
    Shopkeepers love hearing how much better things are in other countries


  • #19
    TheValeyard
    Registered Users Posts: 12,187 ✭✭✭✭TheValeyard


    Boom_Bap wrote: »
    Only one way to find out. And if it doesn't work, burn the place down.

    kdE8vR5.jpg

    Fcuk Putin. Glory to Ukraine!



  • #20
    Grayson
    Registered Users Posts: 16,106 ✭✭✭✭Grayson


    Serious answer: I used to work in a small computer shop. We pretty much never gave discounts on computers because the margin is already pretty slim. We could however give discounts on accessories when someone bought a computer.

    Actual answer: Blast it with piss.


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