Frustrated with DH

[dooney]

We went to buy a new fridge today since we are currently in an apartment, moving to a house and need to get our own. We had decided that we were going with this one place in town because they had better prices than anyone else and we had a 20% off coupon. I suggested to DH that we also get a stove since the coupon was for the entire purchase and we would need one eventually anyway. I said to try to talk the salesman down since we don't *have* to buy the stove today and he's on commission. Not only did he NOT try to talk him down, he didn't want to buy the floor model stove OR fridge (though I KNOW we could have gotten a big discount for both), he just went ahead and ordered them from the warehouse for full price (well, 20% off, but he could have done WAY better if he'd tried).
I wish I would have spoken up. I'm the bargainer, coupon clipper, store-brand buyer, penny saver. I didn't say anything while we were there because I didn't want to hurt Paul's "man-ness" but I was so disappointed in him as we left, and I let him know it. I HATE not getting the best price possible. I didn't want to hurt his feelings, so I went easy, but I needed to vent somewhere.

[Jude Rose]

Hmmm. That's sticky. DH and I have an understanding before we go into those situations that whatever it takes is what we'll do. Maniless is not an issue in tat case.

You know, it just happened, it's not too late to cancel the order I bet. You could call the salesman and tell him you're cancelling and that you want something a little less expensive. If he plays hardball, then simply pick a new salesman. Tough luck on his part, right?
Of course, if the coupon has expired that's a different story.

Just thoughts. Trying to help.

[dooney]

Unfortunately, we had to surrender the coupon last night. Besides, the salesman would probably just go on about their "price match guarantee" again. We did get a really good deal, just not the *best*

DH actually thanked me for not making him feel bad in the store. He's really uncomfortable in those situations. I used to be, but then I spent a year in retail. It works wonders.

[WinterBaby]

Well, it's just not in some people's upbringing or temperment to haggle prices. Some people even feel like it makes them look rude, quibbling, or less "genteel" to argue the price of something, especially if the offering price seemed fair to being with. That said, there's definately a time and place for trying to negotiate a better deal (and while that place is not the McDonalds line, it might be the appliance store, lol.) I wouldn't expect my dh to suddenly be a haggling guy - it's just not him. Either the price seems fair and he buys, or it's not and he doesn't. He won't debate it any. So I'm going to suggest to you what works for me in things like car shopping where I feel it matters. I'd do the advance research to have an idea of what I want and what I expect to pay for it. Then I might take him in to look at stuff on a non-buying expedition, see what he likes, but do all the legwork myself later with the price negotiations and whatnot. If he's need at the end to sign papers or something, bring him in then, after the deal's been made.

[Gray's Mommy]

Well, the good thing is that you are getting a fridge & a stove together and 20% is not too shabby. What are you going to make first?

[dooney]

Probably noodles. As for baking, I think breakfast cookies or casserole for my Sunday school class.