How would you word this? Updated! :)

aforst · November 2014

After I had DS2, I started going to a small gym that I really loved. I was paying $99/month for unlimited classes and going to about 4 classes a week. I quit going when we started trying to get pregnant again. After I had DD, DH contacted the gym owner to see if he could get me signed up again b/c he knew how much I missed it. She told him then that she wasn't doing the $99/unlimited classes anymore. Now it's $150 for 10 classes. That's just a little more than I am comfortable spending.

I just got a text from her that says "Hey girl! I would love to get you back! What would it take?" Should I just respond that I really want to come back too, but that I can only do it at the price I was paying before for the unlimited classes? I feel like this should be very easy. The worst she can say is no right? I get so uncomfortable with this stuff! If DH tries to haggle with people I just want to sink into the floor and disappear.
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Helenahhandbasket · November 2014

I would absolutley say something like "the top of my budget for a gym membership is 99.00."

Spin313 · November 2014

I'd absolutely ask for the deal, but I'm cheap and always want to get the best deal/coupon possible.

jillyjill1026sr · November 2014

If she's asking what it'll take to get your business back, tell her!! Compliment (like: I really loved your classes- I always felt so comfortable and welcome), then be direct (like: I would love to come back if you offered unlimited classes for $99/month). I don't think there is anything wrong with being direct in this situation.

MrsT0514 · November 2014

Honestly, if she's asking what it would take, I'd be upfront with her and say "it would take 99 bucks a month for unlimited classes, like I was paying before...thats all my budget will allow". But I also have no problem being fairly blunt about stuff when it comes to money.

Worst thing thay could happen is she comes back with a middle ground counter offer and you can decide from.there.

aforst · November 2014

Ok, so I sent "Hi!! You have no idea how much I'd love to come back! Is it possible to do what I had before with the $99/month? I know you had mentioned the $150 for 10 classes but, unfortunately, that's just more than I can spend right now. Let me know what you think, I hope you are doing well!"

My palms are a little sweaty. My DH thinks it hilarious that this bothers me so much.
:-S

aforst · November 2014

I'm going back tomorrow!!!!!
=D>

At first she sent me a text saying she would do the $99/month but cap it at 12 classes a month. That's 3/week, so not too bad. Then she called me last night and said that she was going to start offering the memberships again but wanted to start with me and that I could come to as many as I wanted. I used to just go M,W,F,Sa mornings, so I'll probably do that again.

I'm terrified at how hard it's going to be again, but so excited for the results that I know I will get!!

I'm also a little proud of myself for handling it and getting what I wanted.
:-bd

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