The Frugal Accountant is always interested in saving money. There is no use paying full retail, if you do not have to. It is wise to be on the lookout for bargains and good deals. Sometimes, it is best to go to a venue on an off day. Most businesses know that at certain times of the year, they are not going to generate much business.
These businesses will offer incentives to their customers in the form of reducing the admission price. Paying reduced admission is better than paying full price admission. An example is a recent trip that the Frugal Accountant's family took to go to the Knoxville zoo. The trip took place today, February 9, 2008.
This might not be the ideal day to go, but it turned out just fine. The temperature was about 62 degrees which is not bad for a winter day. The Frugal Accountant did not actually go to the zoo. He dropped his wife and youngest daughter and returned later to pick them up. His youngest daughter's birthday is February 10th, so the trip was made for her birthday and so she could take pictures of the zoo animals.
The normal admission price for the zoo is $17 for adults. Since this the offseason, the admission price was half or $8.50 for an adult. This is a $17 dollar savings. The money saved could be used for other purposes on the trip, thereby reducing the total amount actually spent.
So when planning a trip to a venue, find out if you would save money by going in the offseason or on an off day. Remember don't pay full retail, if you do not have too.
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