Military Discounts

[Skybo]

I just recently found out that both Lowes and Home Depot give a 10% military discount (active and retired). They don't advertise it, and you have to ask for it at checkout.

If you know of any other military discounts available...please post them.

[skip0358]

A while back there was an Article about Cody's offering a 10% for military. Also Sandals Resorts offers 10% discounts on all stays over 3 nights. Nice to see the Vets being recognized.

[jackz]

The majority of major cruise lines offer military discount to active duty, reserved, retired and honorably discharged vets.

Go to vacationstogo.com and in the search engine search for military discounts on upcoming cruises. You could also go to the individual cruise line web sites to search, just takes a bit longer.

[ladydoc]

I just recently found out that both Lowes and Home Depot give a 10% military discount (active and retired). They don't advertise it, and you have to ask for it at checkout.

If you know of any other military discounts available...please post them.

If you are retired military, ask for the military discount at hotels. The savings are substantial. You will need to show your military id card.

[logdog]

Some of the one's I've heard about are the following. But note, some establishments don't always play along like IHOP in TV only gives 10% off instead of the 20% at some other locations. All you have to do is ask:

Restaurants:

Arby's,· A&W,· Back Yard Burgers,· Burger King,· Captain D's,· Chick-Fil-A,· Cotton Patch; Denny's,· Dunkin' Donuts,· Farmers Boy,· IHOP (20 percent discount with military identification); Java Cafe,· KFC,· Long John Silver,· Pancho's Mexican Buffet,· Pizza Hut,· Quizno's,· Sizzler Sonic,· Taco Bell,· Whataburger

Services:

AT&T,· California Cryobank,· Geico,· Jiffy Lube,· Meineke,· Sears Portrait Studio

Travel and Leisure:

Blockbuster,· Movie theaters,· Ripley's attractions and museums,· Professional Sports teams

Products:

Apple Computers,· AutoZone,· Barnhill's,· Bass Pro Shop,· Bath and Body Works; Big 10 Tires,· The Buckle,· Champs Sports,· Copeland's Sports,· Dell; The Discovery Channel Store,· Dress Barn,· The Finish Line,· Foot Action,· Footlocker; Gadzooks,· GNC,· Goody's,· Great Party’s· Happy Harry's,· Home Depot,· Hot Topic; Jockey,· Lerner; Lowe’s,· Michael's,· NAPA Auto Parts,· New York & Company,· Pac Sun; Payless Shoes,· Play It Again Sports,· Pure Beauty,· Sally Beauty Supply,· Spencer's Gifts; Suncoast,· Timberland Outlets,· Wilson's Leather

Cell Phone Service Discount - All Federal employees are able to get a 15% discount on their personal cell phones by calling their carrier and mentioning the "Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 - Discount to Federal Employees Past and Present." You will need to know the military member's supervisor's name, phone number, and full address, so that his/her military status can be verified.

T-Mobile - 866-646-4688
Sprint - 800-639-6111
Verizon - 800-922-0204

[afbob]

military.com has a tab Benifits that lists many discounts

[wendyquat]

We got a military discount on my husbands cell phone via Verizon.

[tommy steam]

princess cruise lines will give you a $100 ship board credit for vets. Go online to their website, and fill out the paperwork one time . You will get the credit every time you sail with princess.:popcorn:

[Golfingnut]

WOW, great information on this site.

[jmarkohio]

I just checked Princess web site for the military discount. You must be active duty, retired or disabled to be eligible. Just an FYI.

[jchase]

Most of the time Home Depot on 441 will. Depends on the cashier. I bought a $800.00 power washer there last week and the cashier said they don't give discounts to Military. I asked her to check with the manager, she did, the manager came over and I showed her my discharged Military ID (pink card) and she said no problem. So if the cashier won't do it ask for the Manager. Lowes was the same way, depends on the cashier. A couple of months ago I purchased a few items on 441 and the cashier told me they don't give discounts to Military, only on Veterans Day. I told her that they they give 10 % discount for military up north. She stated "YOU ARE NOT UP NORTH"! Haven't been to Lowes since.

[tommy steam]

Most of the time Home Depot on 441 will. Depends on the cashier. I bought a $800.00 power washer there last week and the cashier said they don't give discounts to Military. I asked her to check with the manager, she did, the manager came over and I showed her my discharged Military ID (pink card) and she said no problem. So if the cashier won't do it ask for the Manager. Lowes was the same way, depends on the cashier. A couple of months ago I purchased a few items on 441 and the cashier told me they don't give discounts to Military, only on Veterans Day. I told her that they they give 10 % discount for military up north. She stated "YOU ARE NOT UP NORTH"! Haven't been to Lowes since.

I am up north lol, have never had a problem with HD, but lowes makes you wait for someone to come over and take a look at your ID card. by the way ID has your picture on it. From what I was told in both stores , its a nation wide policy, to give discounts to vets...but the proble both stores were having was some vets were giving dd214s to friends to get discounts. Now they dont have a pic on it..best advice is to go to vets center and get ID card..By the way, the cashier that told you that was a JERK, shame on her or him. Very nasty thing to say to someone who put their life on the line.

[Challenger]

I am up north lol, have never had a problem with HD, but lowes makes you wait for someone to come over and take a look at your ID card. by the way ID has your picture on it. From what I was told in both stores , its a nation wide policy, to give discounts to vets...but the proble both stores were having was some vets were giving dd214s to friends to get discounts. Now they dont have a pic on it..best advice is to go to vets center and get ID card..By the way, the cashier that told you that was a JERK, shame on her or him. Very nasty thing to say to someone who put their life on the line.

I was just in HD-unaware of Military Discount. Cashier saw my retired ID when I opened my wallet and offered the discount. Needed supervisor approval. Very well handled