You deserve the best deals, upgrades and special treatment in every aspect of your life, from shopping and dining to travel and employment. Our friendly experts share proven techniques to help you confidently negotiate better outcomes, whether you're seeking a restaurant upgrade, hotel perks, or that well-deserved pay rise. Blag a Deal is here to help.
Private Car Parks: Fined for Parking Over a White Line?
You might be able to appeal a parking fine for crossing a white line, especially if the bay doesn't meet legal width standards.
How to Negotiate a Good House Price
Understand how property prices are negotiated and use preparation and market knowledge to secure a better deal when buying a house.
Upgrading Your Bank Account
Switch your bank account to better features like online banking and overdraft options without disruption or extra charges.
Private Car Parks: Fined for Parking Over a White Line?
You might be able to appeal a parking fine for crossing a white line, especially if the bay doesn't meet legal width standards.
How to Get Tickets for a Movie Premier?
Get premiere tickets by choosing the right location, planning ahead, and using your connections to increase your chances.
Getting a Discount for Cash
Many stores will give you a discount if you pay with cash instead of credit, here's how to ask and negotiate the best deal.
Upgrading Your Bank Account
Switch your bank account to better features like online banking and overdraft options without disruption or extra charges.
The Blagger's Guide to the Internet
You can get free samples, vouchers and cash rewards by doing online surveys and knowing where to look on the internet.
Get Off a Parking Fine
Parking fines in England are getting out of hand, but you have legitimate ways to challenge them and potentially get them cancelled.
How to Get on TV
Break into TV by starting with small roles, building contacts through drama school or media courses, and finding auditions in trade publications.
Blag Your Way Through a Job Interview
Dress sharp, speak confidently and show up on time to ace your job interview, regardless of experience.
Get a Great Discount or Reservation by Phone
Calling ahead to restaurants and clubs can help you secure discounts, better service, and VIP treatment when you arrive.
Mention Your Company for a Freebie
Name-drop your employer to score free stuff, but only if it's relevant to who you're talking to and they can actually help you.