Tuesday, February 19, 2008

How to save money without even trying

Katelyn got a great deal on a couple of Nintendo DS games tonight that reminded me of an experience I had last week.

I got my oil changed at Jiffy Lube in Pearland. In the past, they would apply a $3 coupon because I had a Randalls shopping card. I asked about it when I checked out and the guy said they no longer did that promotion.

Then I asked if there was a deal for having a Kroger card. Again the answer was no.

Not to be deterred, and seeing an advantage I could exploit, I asked if there was a discount for being the only person in the shop that day. He laughed and gave me the $3 off my oil change.

It just goes to show that sometimes persistence and nerve are good things to be in posession of.

2 comments:

Mark Youngs said...

Way to go, Amy! I guess Stephen didn't get all the chutzpa in the family! i saw in the paper this am that the lunar eclipse is tonight (I thought you said it was last night). Anyway, last night I was long asleep by the time and tonight I think it is supposed to be cloudy, rainy up here. And I will probably be asleep again anyway. Have a good day. XOXO mom

Kristen said...

Like that determination Amy! It was great seeing you guys. Wish we could get together more often!