Was I out of line?

[Europhyllia]

I usually ask if they give a MAAST discount (shopping at sponsor stores). Is that considered asking for a deal? The MAAST discount is a nice bonus and usually covers the tax. It just makes me feel *special* and IMO lets the MAAST sponsors know I'm coming to their store because they're a MAAST sponsor.
Not something that will make the difference between being able to afford it or not being able to afford it. The stuff I like is usually under 100 bucks anyway.

PS: I want to go LFS shopping with Sherry some time just to experience the no limits rush of coral shopping. LOL!