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Archive > July, 2009 Vol. X, No. 7

More Than You Bargained For

A rundown of the free extras surgical vendors will make available to you after the sale — most times all you have to do is ask what's available.

David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor

Discounted prices are nice, but they're not the only thing to ask vendors about when closing a deal. Many companies offer additional services beyond the sale, for free or at a low cost, and all you have to do is ask.

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