How much does membership run?
Originally Posted by bigpawgfan
All three of those clubs have different rates (around a grand per year). However, I've been a regular customer for a number of years at these places and have made it a point to know the managers, some of whom move around from club to club. Consequently, I have been able to bargain. For example, at one of these places, when I originally asked a manager (whom I had known for a few years) about yearly membership, I was told $1,200, but he said he would give me a special deal at $600. I immediately countered with "I'll give you 300 cash right now for a yearly membership." The manager quickly looked around and then reached out his hand, and said "ok". That was four years ago (and I've never been asked for a renewal fee).
Remember, every financial transaction is always negotiable.