"Nick Brooks" wrote in message
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leaky_caldron wrote:
Having priced up a fairly expensive kitchen (£5K) at MFI ( excluding
appliances which I will source elsewhere) I wondered if anyone has any
idea whether MFI are willing to negotiate a discount (not the "70%"
off so called special offers & sale prices) but basically a reduction
"for cash".

I can always ask of course, but wondered if anyone has successfully
done so with MFI?

Cheers.
A friend of mine recently bought a kitchen from MFI that was in the sale
at 50% off. He spent threee hours planning the kitchen with one of their
staff then said that he didn't want any of the included appliances but
wanted 75% off instead

The manager was called and he had a little think in his office then
agreed - so it is possible

Mind you, you have to be VERY persuasive and persistent

I agree entirely.

I bought 4 kitchens from them over the last year (property development).

I always go there when they have their biggest discount sale (usually 50% +
20% for a limited period), and manage to negotiate at least an extra 10-15%
on top. I am certain that this has nothing to do with my volume, as I have
done so from my first purchase.

Simply have a figure in mind, get as much of a discount as possible from the
salesperson, and then ask to speak to the manager, and get the rest from
them. Works every time.

Wouldn't do it to a small shop, but as far as these guys are concerned - I
would much rather have my money in my own pocket, then in theirs...

My 2p worth.