Rc2702 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 What's the biggest or best discount you ever got in Thailand? Maybe you spotted a guy just leaving LOS and you took advantage. Maybe you tried your luck with a wily Thai and struck gold much to your disbelief Whatever you did and be sure to tell us how you did it. Please feel free to gloat on your great saving right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Luver Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I personally never care about getting some discount in LoS. Never look for one. never buy those discount cards either from bars.....Never bargain either... It's soooo cheap that i really don't need, I'm rather very generous in tip and so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Just now, Los Luver said: I personally never care about getting some discount in LoS. Never look for one. never buy those discount cards either from bars.....Never bargain either... It's soooo cheap that i really don't need, I'm rather very generous in tip and so..... Fair play but if you cash to burn you could at least buy your Mrs some clothes luver boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 100,000 baht off the price of a new Mitsu Triton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 600 free pavers $100 for a bbq that retails for $1000 1000 baht for a room that sells for 3000 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 18 hours ago, giddyup said: 100,000 baht off the price of a new Mitsu Triton. Actual cash discount not freebies to the value of? If cash discount how you manage it. Why you get it you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, BigKahuna said: 600 free pavers $100 for a bbq that retails for $1000 1000 baht for a room that sells for 3000 baht How many m2 of paving stones is that? How you manage such generous discounts? You a good customer was it via the same vendor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Good 2nd hand. Minimal use. Bargains galore online including free stuff. $70 for 2 sofa chairs worth $1000 new was another. Hardly used. Free garden rocks You can buy gym sets at 90% discounts as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Free paint is another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonboy Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 we pay now 18.500 THB rent, the last person who rented this house payed 30.000 THB. When we looked at this place (which had been empty for 6 months) we told her our budget (between 15 and 18k) and we probably would rent it more than one year. They tried first 25k, then 22K but I told them I was not planning to pay more for this house (I really liked the place but enough is enough). That was on Wednesday. On Saturday I got a phonecall if we still were interested. Yes, but for 18K. On Sunday we signed the contract. 500 THB extra only because of Bungalowpark maintenance. So far we did not regret our decission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, tonboy said: we pay now 18.500 THB rent, the last person who rented this house payed 30.000 THB. When we looked at this place (which had been empty for 6 months) we told her our budget (between 15 and 18k) and we probably would rent it more than one year. They tried first 25k, then 22K but I told them I was not planning to pay more for this house (I really liked the place but enough is enough). That was on Wednesday. On Saturday I got a phonecall if we still were interested. Yes, but for 18K. On Sunday we signed the contract. 500 THB extra only because of Bungalowpark maintenance. So far we did not regret our decission. Good bargaining. Knowing it was empty for 6 months gave you the edge. They either drop the price or risk many more empty months. Knowledge is key when bargaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 22 baht tin of baked beans !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 With the bbq I also got a free heavy duty cover worth $99 and free delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonboy Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 16 minutes ago, BigKahuna said: Good bargaining. Knowing it was empty for 6 months gave you the edge. They either drop the price or risk many more empty months. Knowledge is key when bargaining. with these kind of "purchases" I like to be prepared. I knew also that in this park there where 18 more houses for rent at that moment. Some bigger, with smaller garden (not ideal for my dog), some same size but for away in a street. This one is on a corner, 20 meters away from a park. And a bigger garden. Could not be more ideal. We actually saw many houses in CM, even one brand new for 9000 baht a month, but no airco and no furniture. Seems like a good deal, untill I heard what aircon for three rooms costs in Thailand. More expensive than in Holland. No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Bus # 147 RatchadaPruek to Phetkasem route...yellow air conditioned bus, driver has voluntarily lowered his fare from standard 13 baht to 10 baht. Love this guy ! That's about it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Mine was a free upgrade to businessclass on a flight BKK to Dubai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 48 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said: 22 baht tin of baked beans !! Disappointed with the lack of proof Andy? 22thb put me down for a pallet please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 1 hour ago, BigKahuna said: Good 2nd hand. Minimal use. Bargains galore online including free stuff. $70 for 2 sofa chairs worth $1000 new was another. Hardly used. Free garden rocks You can buy gym sets at 90% discounts as well. On kaidee? Where's this treasure your finding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissie Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 22 hours ago, Los Luver said: I personally never care about getting some discount in LoS. Never look for one. never buy those discount cards either from bars.....Never bargain either... It's soooo cheap that i really don't need, I'm rather very generous in tip and so..... Spoken like a true 2 week millionaire. Bless you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Disappointed with the lack of proof Andy? 22thb put me down for a pallet pleaseIt was a one-off and they're long gone !!Oh, and they were lousy too !! Aussie baked beans ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2702 Posted May 3, 2017 Author Share Posted May 3, 2017 19 minutes ago, swissie said: Spoken like a true 2 week millionaire. Bless you. All been there gotta start somewhere I vaguely recall my 1st trip to Thailand and I blew £7k in a month and no I did not need any lovely thai women to help me spend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 11 hours ago, Rc2702 said: Actual cash discount not freebies to the value of? If cash discount how you manage it. Why you get it you think? 100,000 baht cash discount on the 2014 run-out model Triton, plus a heap of freebies.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 7 minutes ago, giddyup said: 100,000 baht cash discount on the 2014 run-out model Triton, plus a heap of freebies.. That should cover 1yr of depreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Free labour to build our outside kitchen washing area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 9 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said: It was a one-off and they're long gone !! Oh, and they were lousy too !! Aussie baked beans ? Since when does tinned food taste great? With all the great fresh fruit not sure why you would want to eat cheap tinned food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 1 minute ago, BigKahuna said: That should cover 1yr of depreciation. I lose a hell of a lot less on a selling a used car here than I would at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Just now, giddyup said: I lose a hell of a lot less on a selling a used car here than I would at home. That is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I was really upset when my wife died in a fire accident, but it wasn't all bad news. I got a massive discount at the Crematorium................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahuna Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Just now, oxo1947 said: I was really upset when my wife died in a fire accident, but it wasn't all bad news. I got a massive discount at the Crematorium................. You win joke of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Since when does tinned food taste great? With all the great fresh fruit not sure why you would want to eat cheap tinned food.I do eat plenty of fresh fruit, banana, orange, som oh etc but once in a while it's nice to break tradition and eat some good old stodge ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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