Blag A Deal: How to Get the Best Deal, Free Entry or Upgrade

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.

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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.

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 a Free Service or Product Upgrade

Get free upgrades on rental cars, online shopping, phones and more by using these simple tactics that actually work.

How to Get an Upgrade on your Credit Card

Most credit card upgrades come as rewards, fee waivers or interest rate cuts, but getting them usually means asking the right person at your bank.

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Mention Your Company for a Freebie

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