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Asking for discounts - inappropriate?
Is it inappropriate to ask a veterinarian for a discount on
vaccinations/treatments for multiple (3-4) cats? Without a discount it's going to cost $390-$500. All but one of these cats are strays. I was told that this vet hospital doesn't give discounts although someone told me they gave them a special deal on Frontline and Advantage. I don't expect to get the discount, but I don't see where it could hurt to ask and explain why I'd like one. But if that's inappropriate then I don't want to ask. I just don't know what to do. I was also thinking that if the doctor won't give a discount that I could ask them to consider giving certain groups of people a discount in the future. I think people on low income, disabled, and senior citizens should at least get a discount. I think something like 10% off everything with the exception of pet foods would be good. Each month they offer a 10% discount for certain things such as flea products, bloodwork for senior pets, dental care, etc. So, I don't think giving certain groups a 10% discount is going to hurt business any. I think if anything, people would end up spending more or getting more done for their pets since they'll have the extra money to spend. What does everyone think? |
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Mike wrote: Is it inappropriate to ask a veterinarian for a discount on vaccinations/treatments for multiple (3-4) cats? Without a discount it's going to cost $390-$500. All but one of these cats are strays. I was told that this vet hospital doesn't give discounts although someone told me they gave them a special deal on Frontline and Advantage. I don't expect to get the discount, but I don't see where it could hurt to ask and explain why I'd like one. But if that's inappropriate then I don't want to ask. I just don't know what to do. It's never inappropriate to ask. Tell them about your circumstances - that all but one were strays. Most vets will discount to keep your business. I was also thinking that if the doctor won't give a discount that I could ask them to consider giving certain groups of people a discount in the future. I think people on low income, disabled, and senior citizens should at least get a discount. I think something like 10% off everything with the exception of pet foods would be good. Each month they offer a 10% discount for certain things such as flea products, bloodwork for senior pets, dental care, etc. So, I don't think giving certain groups a 10% discount is going to hurt business any. I think if anything, people would end up spending more or getting more done for their pets since they'll have the extra money to spend. What does everyone think? Some vets do this already. Other don't. You might just want to try to find one that does. Where are you located? -L. |
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Mike wrote: Is it inappropriate to ask a veterinarian for a discount on vaccinations/treatments for multiple (3-4) cats? Without a discount it's going to cost $390-$500. All but one of these cats are strays. I was told that this vet hospital doesn't give discounts although someone told me they gave them a special deal on Frontline and Advantage. I don't expect to get the discount, but I don't see where it could hurt to ask and explain why I'd like one. But if that's inappropriate then I don't want to ask. I just don't know what to do. I was also thinking that if the doctor won't give a discount that I could ask them to consider giving certain groups of people a discount in the future. I think people on low income, disabled, and senior citizens should at least get a discount. I think something like 10% off everything with the exception of pet foods would be good. Each month they offer a 10% discount for certain things such as flea products, bloodwork for senior pets, dental care, etc. So, I don't think giving certain groups a 10% discount is going to hurt business any. I think if anything, people would end up spending more or getting more done for their pets since they'll have the extra money to spend. What does everyone think? Of course, ask for a discount. You don't know till you try, and worst that can happen is he/she says no. *Especially* since they are strays. My vet is either a soft touch for a rescued animal, or he feels sorry for me and gives me the crazy cat lady discount on stray animals. After all, they know I'm eventually going to home the stray, and send the vet records along with it. New owner is likely to return to the same clinic for further vet care, and the vet ends up getting a new client out of the deal. Sherry |
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"Mike" wrote in message
om... Is it inappropriate to ask a veterinarian for a discount on vaccinations/treatments for multiple (3-4) cats? Without a discount it's going to cost $390-$500. All but one of these cats are strays. I was told that this vet hospital doesn't give discounts although someone told me they gave them a special deal on Frontline and Advantage. I don't expect to get the discount, but I don't see where it could hurt to ask and explain why I'd like one. But if that's inappropriate then I don't want to ask. I just don't know what to do. My friend's vet (too far a way for me, or I would use them too) gives her a group discount if she brings two or more cats in at a time. My old vet used to only charge me one exam fee if I brought two cats in at the same time. They stopped doing that, one of the reasons I stopped going there, besides other issues. The current vet will give a "rescue" discount if it's a stray you took in or are trying to find a home. So, like others said, it doesn't hurt to ask. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net "Wake up, and smell the cat food" -TMBG |
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On 2005-03-16, Mike penned:
Is it inappropriate to ask a veterinarian for a discount on vaccinations/treatments for multiple (3-4) cats? [snip] What does everyone think? The worst they can say is, "No." -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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"Mike" wrote in message om... Is it inappropriate to ask a veterinarian for a discount on vaccinations/treatments for multiple (3-4) cats? Without a discount it's going to cost $390-$500. All but one of these cats are strays. I was told that this vet hospital doesn't give discounts although someone told me they gave them a special deal on Frontline and Advantage. I don't expect to get the discount, but I don't see where it could hurt to ask and explain why I'd like one. But if that's inappropriate then I don't want to ask. I just don't know what to do. I love to haggle. There is no harm in asking. In my book it is immoral NOT to get the best deal you can. Wasting money when so many people and cats and other creatures are needy should be a crime. Therefore it is your moral imperative to ask if he can cut you a deal. |
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"Mike" wrote in message
om... Is it inappropriate to ask a veterinarian for a discount on vaccinations/treatments for multiple (3-4) cats? Without a discount it's going to cost $390-$500. All but one of these cats are strays. I was told that this vet hospital doesn't give discounts although someone told me they gave them a special deal on Frontline and Advantage. I don't expect to get the discount, but I don't see where it could hurt to ask and explain why I'd like one. But if that's inappropriate then I don't want to ask. I just don't know what to do. I was also thinking that if the doctor won't give a discount that I could ask them to consider giving certain groups of people a discount in the future. I think people on low income, disabled, and senior citizens should at least get a discount. I think something like 10% off everything with the exception of pet foods would be good. Each month they offer a 10% discount for certain things such as flea products, bloodwork for senior pets, dental care, etc. So, I don't think giving certain groups a 10% discount is going to hurt business any. I think if anything, people would end up spending more or getting more done for their pets since they'll have the extra money to spend. What does everyone think? Every vet that I've been to gives a discount for multiple pets. Unfortunately, the number at all of the offices was 3 or more, and I've only got 2. I remember one office said that a discount would be offered on all regular checkups/shots only if all of the animals were brought in at the same time. When we first got our two cats for work, their first regular vet visit was at a cats-only practice. They gave me a one time discount since it was out first visit, but nothing after that. Since they're very pricey, it was a significant savings. They only charged for the office visit for one of the cats, which saved something like $80-$90. That's excluding the cost of the vaccinations! -- Liz |
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Monique Y. Mudama wrote: On 2005-03-16, Mike penned: Is it inappropriate to ask a veterinarian for a discount on vaccinations/treatments for multiple (3-4) cats? [snip] What does everyone think? The worst they can say is, "No." Ah, but although the worst they can say is 'No', the worst they can do is to plunge a hypodermic full of rabies vaccine into your eyeball, while simultaneously pouring a gallon of fluorescein down your throat and stuffing stool samples in your ears. Plus they may conceal a Deadly Dwarf Attack Ninja in your bag of Prescription Nuggets so that the next time you feed Fluffy, you'll be swimming in your own guts before you can say 'Cool! A Deadly Dwfra Attack Ninja'[1]. Steve. [1] In your excitment, you'd mispronounce 'dwafr'[2] [2] Welsh for 'dwarf'. |
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On 2005-03-16, Steve G penned:
Monique Y. Mudama wrote: The worst they can say is, "No." Ah, but although the worst they can say is 'No', the worst they can do is to plunge a hypodermic full of rabies vaccine into your eyeball, while simultaneously pouring a gallon of fluorescein down your throat and stuffing stool samples in your ears. Plus they may conceal a Deadly Dwarf Attack Ninja in your bag of Prescription Nuggets so that the next time you feed Fluffy, you'll be swimming in your own guts before you can say 'Cool! A Deadly Dwfra Attack Ninja'[1]. Steve. [1] In your excitment, you'd mispronounce 'dwafr'[2] [2] Welsh for 'dwarf'. Please tell me there's a context to what you just typed and that it didn't just spring full-formed from your head ... -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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"Monique Y. Mudama" wrote in message ... On 2005-03-16, Steve G penned: Monique Y. Mudama wrote: The worst they can say is, "No." Ah, but although the worst they can say is 'No', the worst they can do is to plunge a hypodermic full of rabies vaccine into your eyeball, while simultaneously pouring a gallon of fluorescein down your throat and stuffing stool samples in your ears. Plus they may conceal a Deadly Dwarf Attack Ninja in your bag of Prescription Nuggets so that the next time you feed Fluffy, you'll be swimming in your own guts before you can say 'Cool! A Deadly Dwfra Attack Ninja'[1]. Steve. [1] In your excitment, you'd mispronounce 'dwafr'[2] [2] Welsh for 'dwarf'. Please tell me there's a context to what you just typed and that it didn't just spring full-formed from your head ... The latter. It's the absolute best part of Steve G., at least that I have ever seen. I think it might be a combination of early influences including but not limited to: Monty Python. |
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