Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Learned two things yesterday: 1. I was buying 'stuff' at Home Depot and the cashier asked if I was a vet? Said yes, She informs me Home Depot gives a 10% discount to all Veterans--not just a one time thing but each time I buy 'stuff' from them 2. Asks to see my driver's licence...??? turns out in Texas right above my name and address, in red, is printed VETERAN; didn't know that either. I didn't join the Army so I would get 10% off at HD but it's nice to find out about this perk cr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Lowe's does the same even on sale items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Howdy Cheyenne Ranger. YEP, our local HD and LOWES gives 10% discount off EVERYTHING in their store, even a cold pepsi in the checkout line. Its saved me a lot of money over the years because I buy nearly all my appliances at Lowes. To bad they don't sell guns........ Oh yea....... Thanks for your service. ..........Widder (a deaf Vet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Shadow Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Lowe's, Home Depot, and 5% at Sportsman's Warehouse are veteran's discount stores I frequent. Ironic note: Lowe's and Home Depot will not accept a DD214 as proof of service, but, that is what I had to show the DMV to have veteran printed on my driver's licence, which they readily accept. Heartbreaking story: Last time I went in Sportsman's and bought a pound of powder, I handed my driver's licence to the attractive young lady behind the counter and she said "I don't need your drivers licence, I'm sure your old enough to buy powder.". I explained I was handing her my licence to show I was a veteran. She was thoroughly embarrassed, but I was crushed. I only have a few gray hairs, how did she know I was old enough? Thank You all for your service. SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Thank you, Cheyenne Ranger, I did not know that about HD. Cabela's also give a Veteran Discount of 5% and they give it for everything they sell, even if it's on sale. Not sure about on line sales though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I had no idea about any of these companies. I frequent most of them, but have never received a discount. How does one go about proving it? It doesn't say veteran on my California license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Shadow Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Sportsman's will accept most anything, even your word occasionally. ie: DD214(copy is fine), VA ID card, Drivers License with "Veteran", even had them accept my VFW member card once. Home Depot and Lowe's want picture ID. You can go to your local VA office and they will make you an ID card. My local one in Idaho is willing to do it even if your not eligible for, or of a mind(I know people who aren't) to use VA medical benefits. In CA you can get a form from your county veterans service officer, fill it out and take it to the Drivers License office and have it added to your license. Obviously an active or retired ID card will work to. Good Luck and thanks for your service. SS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinaman,SASS32908 Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Around here they quit excepting a VFW or a American Legion membership card.Now they take Active duty or Reseve ID cards, VA or VA isueded Veterans ID card not sure about Driver liscence.Will not take DD 214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Hamilton Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 In Michigam, I paid $8 to get my veterans status on my Drivers license. One of my Pards paid $18 for the same thing. Go figure the DMV consistency It gets me 10% at Lowes on anything in the store, even items on sale. Same at Home Depot. Haven't tried Menards yet. hOOt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I was buying an entire kitchen worth of new appliances a few years ago at Lowes when the cashier asked if I was a veteran. I was floored by the savings. I happen to carry my last military ID card all the time so no problem for proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 On a sad note, Gander Mtn doesn't seem to know what their policy is. If I'm lucky, I sometimes get a cashier who gives me a 5% discount on my SG shells and at other times, I'm told that Vet status or Disabled Vet status doesn't get any discounts on guns or ammo. I have no beef with them either way but I wish they would be more consistent. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Jack Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 20 hours ago, Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054 said: Howdy Cheyenne Ranger. YEP, our local HD and LOWES gives 10% discount off EVERYTHING in their store, even a cold pepsi in the checkout line. Its saved me a lot of money over the years because I buy nearly all my appliances at Lowes. To bad they don't sell guns........ Oh yea....... Thanks for your service. ..........Widder (a deaf Vet) HD will not discount anything they consider "contractor material" things like lumber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks for that correction Chili. I had never bought any 'Contractor material' from HD. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Lowes has accepted VA card for some time. Home Depot has yet to accept it. (wonder if things have changed) The VA card is not a medical card even though you needed it to get VA medical service. It is a VA ID card with medical benefits after you apply for them and past their means testing. VA ID with photo. Some restaurants will give VA discounts. Some give free lunch on Veteran's Day. Suggestion, I ask when buying anywhere if they accept VA, senior or good guy discounts. Always VA before senior. (I have found that some give either and the VA is usually a little more than the senior. 10% vs 5%) These discounts is like dating. Most say no but then there are those who say yes! Can find out if you don't ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafe Conager SASS #56958 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Ace hardware has a 10 percent discount to veterans Rafe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOOTIN FOX Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Google Military Discounts. Numerous companies now give discounts, but you have to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raincrow Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 All good info thanks folks. I never thought to ask at HD and I am there often. My Service connected VA card has been sufficient at other places, in Washington state. Thank you all for your service. Semper Paratus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Pete Hackberry Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Same goes for Bass Pro Shops. They also offer a 10% discount to veterans. Semper Fi, Brothers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Jack Hammer Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I've made it a habit now to ask just about everywhere if they have a military/veterans discount just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Wolf , SASS# 29424L Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Here HD & Lowe's require active duty, retired or disabled. My VA card says service connected, so they give discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Arby's, Carl's Jr., Wendy's, and ljs all give a discount to military and retirees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Did a Google search and found these very impressive lists of store chains and service companies that give Military discounts: 250 listings dated 2017 https://www.offers.com/blog/post/military-discounts-guide/ Here is one that lists discounts by category http://militarybenefits.info/military-discounts/ Very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.