EcoRenovator  

Go Back   EcoRenovator > Forum News & Feedback
Advanced Search
 


Blog 60+ Home Energy Saving Tips Recent Posts Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11-04-09, 10:36 AM   #1
Xringer
Lex Parsimoniae
 
Xringer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Woburn, MA
Posts: 4,918
Thanks: 114
Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts
Default Vets get 10% off at Home Depot

At least that's what I discovered this morning at the Home Depot in Reading MA.

I've heard that Lowes does the same thing, but have not checked them out yet.

So, if you are a DIYer US military veteran (or on active duty),
take some ID or discharge papers the next time you are buying stuff
for your projects..


Cheers,
Rich

PS:
This may not be news to you, but it is to me!

Xringer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-04-09, 05:48 PM   #2
truckncycle
Helper EcoRenovator
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Roseville, CA
Posts: 81
Thanks: 0
Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post
Default

Now if I can just find my DD214.
truckncycle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-04-09, 06:19 PM   #3
Xringer
Lex Parsimoniae
 
Xringer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Woburn, MA
Posts: 4,918
Thanks: 114
Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts
Default

I had an old Xerox copy of my discharge. I folded it up and put it in my wallet.
So, when the lady was ringing up my stuff, I asked about 10% off for vets.
She said sure, and punched in -10% , before I even had time to get out my Xerox.
She looked it over for a while and said have a good day sir..

I wish that I had known about this last year when I was buying all kinds
of insulation and other stuff.. And the year before, when I just had to
have that 5KW generator..

I hope they start selling those PV panels and inverters etc in the local stores..
Right now, that stuff is On-Line only..
Xringer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-10, 07:33 AM   #4
gasstingy
Journeyman EcoRenovator
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Arab, AL
Posts: 491
Thanks: 109
Thanked 49 Times in 43 Posts
Default

Hey, I just found this. Do you have to have your DD214?

I found out after spending a ton of money at Lowes that they give a 10% military discount, active or retired. All you have to do is show your military ID card. I asked and they said my wifes dependent retired ID card gets the same discount. {I realize you said vet, not active & retirees.}
gasstingy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-10, 08:07 AM   #5
Xringer
Lex Parsimoniae
 
Xringer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Woburn, MA
Posts: 4,918
Thanks: 114
Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts
Default

LOL! I felt like I had lost a few bucks too. I found out from a friend and didn't
believe him at first.. It's like saving almost double the sales tax!

Yeah, I said "DIYer US military veteran (or on active duty)", but forgot about
those old retired GI vets. Maybe I was thinking they get so much money
in their retirement checks, they don't need no stinkin discount.. LOL!

I have saved a small bundle on stuff at Lowes and HD this summer.
If the purchase is over $10, I produce my discharge copy,
and normally by the time I get half unfolded, the clerk says thank you..

I think Ace Hardware & Sears should start doing the same thing!!
Xringer is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Xringer For This Useful Post:
gasstingy (07-22-10)
Old 09-17-10, 07:28 AM   #6
gasstingy
Journeyman EcoRenovator
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Arab, AL
Posts: 491
Thanks: 109
Thanked 49 Times in 43 Posts
Default

I asked at Marvins last weekend, and they give 10% off to military (and retiree's) as well. I'm liking this!
gasstingy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-17-10, 08:05 AM   #7
Xringer
Lex Parsimoniae
 
Xringer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Woburn, MA
Posts: 4,918
Thanks: 114
Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts
Default

I had never hear of the chain. It looks like they are a growing biz.
Nice you have one right there in Arab. Most are south of you.

I'm starting to get into the habit of asking if stores give discounts to vets or seniors..
Most of the time it gets a laugh. But it might make them think.

Anywho, when I go to Lowes or HomeDepot, it's like everything is on sale at 10% off, just for me..
Saves me the sales tax, gas to the store and provides some pizza & beer money!
Xringer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-10, 02:03 PM   #8
Sularus65
Lurking Renovator
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 14
Thanks: 2
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Default

Lowes does as well, at least I know they do it for Active Duty. I went a couple of weeks ago and the cashier spotted my ID when I pulled out my debit card and automatically gave me the discount. Pretty cool if you ask me.
Sularus65 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-04-10, 02:59 PM   #9
Xringer
Lex Parsimoniae
 
Xringer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Woburn, MA
Posts: 4,918
Thanks: 114
Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts
Default Vets, reservist & active duty

Thank you for your service sir!

I like Lowes, since they are right here in town, and it's a few more miles to HD.
If you do a lot of home repairs etc, that 10% does add up.
Xringer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09-19-11, 02:52 PM   #10
silverinsight2
Lurking Renovator
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 7
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Xringer View Post
Thank you for your service sir!

I like Lowes, since they are right here in town, and it's a few more miles to HD.
If you do a lot of home repairs etc, that 10% does add up.
They give me a hard time because I DEROS'ed (sp?) in the '70'S...no paperwork or DD214.

silverinsight2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:13 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Ad Management by RedTyger
Inactive Reminders By Icora Web Design