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Cable is on the chopping block of every frugal budgeter out there. But for a lot of us, the enjoyment we get from cable is worth the cost. However, that doesn't mean we should pay more than necessary. Your cable bill is often up for negotiation...you just need to know what to say.
Over the years, I’ve seriously considered cancelling cable and watching TV exclusively through Amazon, Hulu Plus and Netflix.
It’s undeniably cheaper. Gizmodo found that streaming shows through these services costs about $22.50 per month. The average cable bill is projected to hit $123 per month next year, and a whopping $200 by 2020.
But like many TV lovers, I just can’t do it.
I love “live watching” TV. I love watching a bad Lifetime movie on a rainy Sunday afternoon. I love tuning into breaking news on CNN. Without cable, I wouldn’t be able to talk to people about what happened on the most recent episode of the Walking Dead. Without cable, I wouldn’t be able to flip through channels when I’m not sure what I’m in the mood to watch. I know some people think TV is the root of all forms of evil from obesity to stupidity. But for TV lovers, it’s a digital, anti-anxiety medication.
If you’re not ready to ditch cable either, I have some good news. You can still lower your monthly bill.
Sure, you’ll have to be a smooth talker to get your cable company to agree to lower the price. But since we still have cable, we can learn all about the art of negotiation by modeling ourselves after Jax on Sons of Anarchy. And if that’s not enough, I also got some advice from Sydney Alcala, Vice President of BillCutterz, a bill negotiation company.
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The first thing you should do is go over your bill very carefully and make sure you understand each charge,” Sydney says. “If there’s a charge for something you’re unsure about, ask the representative when you call.
Sydney suggests calling during off-peak times to increase your chances of getting a representative in a good mood. Next, make your pitch. “Ask for lower rates or new customer pricing,” she says.
One of my favorite pastimes is watching people freak out on airline personnel at the airport. It gets them nothing, except high blood pressure. Meanwhile, I’ve often scored free wine just by asking a flight attendant how his or her day is going.
The first thing you should do is go over your bill very carefully and make sure you understand each charge,” Sydney says. “If there’s a charge for something you’re unsure about, ask the representative when you call.
Sydney suggests calling during off-peak times to increase your chances of getting a representative in a good mood. Next, make your pitch. “Ask for lower rates or new customer pricing,” she says.
One of my favorite pastimes is watching people freak out on airline personnel at the airport. It gets them nothing, except high blood pressure. Meanwhile, I’ve often scored free wine just by asking a flight attendant how his or her day is going.
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Don’t like opening your cable bill just to be disappointed at what you’re not getting? We all enjoy sitting in front of the TV after a long day at work to relax, not to see that high monthly bill. Rest easy tonight, with our close relationship to the different providers, we can better negotiate your bill and get that ‘red carpet-worthy’ deal on your next bill
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