Asking for the senior discount

[Jazzy1]

I don't ask, but have been asked politely. Not often. A guy at my local DD just rings it up. Considering the price of everything do you ever ask for the senior discount?

 

[Paladin1950]

Stores around here don't have a senior discount. Back when I was in my 40's, a grocery store either Grand Union or Great American, had 10% off for people over 55, every Monday or Tuesday. I used to think back then, that when I reached that age, I wouldn't admit my age and instead, just pay the full price.

 

[Lewkat]

On occasion, I have. Especially on an expensive item.

 

[hearlady]

I don't ask, but have been asked politely. Not often. A guy at my local DD just rings it up. Considering the price of everything do you ever ask for the senior discount?

Yes, or military discount.

 

[Della]

We get the senior discount where ever they offer it. Ohio used to have the Golden Buckeye card which offered discounts in many stores. That's over now but we used it a lot in the past.

My husband started working those discounts the day he turned 55, he considers them a great perk along with his military discount.
I always ask for "senior coffee" at MacDonalds. It's not like they can't already see that I'm old.

I have a friend who was excited to tell me that you don't have to be weighed at the doctor's office if you say you'd rather not.
I said I always liked to be weighed so I could check it against my home scale and that I thought it was an important number in assessing your health.

Who do people think they're kidding by hiding these numbers?

 

[Oldeagle66]

I haven't thought about it or even heard any companies offer or mention them.

 

[911]

No senior, no veteran, I don’t ask for discounts, but if they ask me if I’m a Veteran, or a Senior, or a First Responder, I accept the offer.

 

[IrishEyes]

So many places stopped doing it I got tired of the offhanded, "No, we don't have that" answer.

 

[Cornhusker]

To my knowledge, I've never received a senior discount, and I've never asked for one.
To be honest, I never think about it, and usually forget I'm old.
In my mind, I'm 40.

 

[moviequeen1]

I usually ask for 'senior discount' when have my hair cut at Super Cuts. They have a display of what the prices are, I save a couple $

 

[jujube]

Every chance I get. I've earned it and I'll ask for it. I take no offense if they say no.

 

[Ronni]

I always ask.

 

[Flarbalard]

A friend of mine was just telling me about having having recently inquired if his phone carrier gave senior discounts. No, but they raised his bill almost $50/ month. He's shopping for a new cell company.

I don't ask mostly because I don't think to, but if offered, I will.

 

[Lawrence00]

AARP has some clear agreements with restaurants like Dennys 15% off. I don't dine out anymore but the AARP $15 yearly paid for itself. IHOP had 10% off at some locations when you just asked.

 

[David777]

Only for ski resort discount senior season passes. Lift ticket wise, I now ski for free at one resort, though cost is more than just lift tickets, given gasoline and lodging.

 

[Nathan]

No, never ask, never think of any kind of discounts. Never got a 'helping hand' back when I needed one, don't really need one now.

 

[Been There]

I don’t like asking for discounts or use coupons.

I will use coupons for the dry cleaner.

 

[oldman]

No discounts, but I do use the coupon for car washes.

 

[Lawrence00]

I cannot do this now, but likely will in the future. Lifetime pass $80.

 

[jujube]

I cannot do this now, but likely will in the future. Lifetime pass $80.

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We have the senior passes, which we got the first year we hit the road. I figure we've saved a fortune since then. For instance, to go to the beach, it's $20 parking no matter where you go. I just go to the national seashore, flash my pass to get in and voila! free parking.

I was surprised how many places that are state, city or county-run that either accept the national park pass or give a 50% discount. I always ask.

 

[Beezer]

Told this story before when I shopped at the Thrift Store...

Cashier: "Discount?"

Me: (beaming) Sure! I'll take a discount!"

Cashier: "Over 65?"

Me: (deflating like an old party balloon) "I'm 56."

I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

 

[outlander]

Yes, or military discount.

I never ask for a senior discount. My father who was a decorated Vietnam vet never asked for a military discount.

Seniors or military may well deserve special considerations in some situations, for sure.
But one must be very careful not to cross the line that will lead to "entitled".

 

[fatboy]

30$ off walmart plus with AARP membership. got the membership at a discount too. wrong I actually got 40$ off walmart plus.98$ to 58$.

 

[Della]

My husband ( who served in the military for 22 years) has never "asked" for the military discount, but if a business has a sign at the register saying seniors or military get a 10% discount then he'll show his military ID. I don't think using an offer is exactly "entitled."

This is not a case of using taxpayer money for something, it is a business trying to get more customers. Right now Walmart is giving a discount to teachers buying school supplies. I don't think the teachers who take advantage of that are acting entitled. Walmart is clearly wanting their business and the goodwill of the community.

I'm surprised anyone would think of these things as "helping hands" or charity. It's businesses wanting our business. Do you insist on paying full price on things that are on sale?

 

[MACKTEXAS]

Walmart is giving a discount to teachers buying school supplies. I don't think the teachers who take advantage of that are acting entitled.

This reply is nothing against anything you wrote - it's just a question. Are these teachers, whether or not they get a discount, buying school supplies for children who can't afford them? I'm just curious why they are buying the supplies.