local CAL store made me produce proof I was a veteran to get 10% discount

[tyroneweaver]

On memorial day
I thought that was a bit cheap
Most stores just take my word for it and call it good

 

[Woodznutz]

My bowling alley takes our word for it for a great discount on bowling, which includes one guest bowler.

 

[1srelluc]

Why the hell would anyone (vet or not) produce ID for a lousy 10% off?

 

[shockedcanadian]

On memorial day
I thought that was a bit cheap
Most stores just take my word for it and call it good

Think of it as them protecting you from others exercizing stolen valor. It may be cheap but you can imagine that some would abuse it if they were employing the Honor System.

 

[tyroneweaver]

Think of it as them protecting you from others exercizing stolen valor. It may be cheap but you can imagine that some would abuse it if they were employing the Honor System.

That would be so minimal in a hood like mine

 

[Woodznutz]

Why the hell would anyone (vet or not) produce ID for a lousy 10% off?

I spend a lot of money at Home Depot, mainly for my company. I don't get the military discount, but I do get the rewards points on what I put on my credit card for the company.

 

[Rambunctious]

I still carry my last issued ID from when I was assigned to a reserve unit in CA.... its no longer valid but it still works on things like this... I used it to get a discount on some camping gear just a few weeks ago....

 

[Silent Warrior]

I can see their point. If they give everyone who claims vets status a discount, they aren't honoring anyone. I'm lucky though since my state puts vet status on it's drivers licenses.

 

[JGalt]

Veterans can get discounts? I've carried a copy of my DD-214 in my wallet since 1974, and never realized it would come in handy for something.

 

[Tommy Tainant]

On memorial day
I thought that was a bit cheap
Most stores just take my word for it and call it good

You cannot be serious you whining piece of shit.

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

If you have a USAA membership card, you can use that.

For online shopping, stores/companies typically have you sign in thru ID.me or another similar site to proof of vet status.

 

[my2¢]

It certainly detracts from the "thank-you for your service" the store intended to promote.

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

Why the hell would anyone (vet or not) produce ID for a lousy 10% off?

Speaking for myself, the latest "toys" I bought for my Jeep Gladiator last week came to over $3k. A discount of 10% on top of the sales price is worth proving I'm a vet.

 

[OKTexas]

On memorial day
I thought that was a bit cheap
Most stores just take my word for it and call it good

Unfortunately there are many folks, who never served, that would try to take advantage of a company.

.

 

[OKTexas]

Why the hell would anyone (vet or not) produce ID for a lousy 10% off?

Over decades it can add up to a lot of savings. I ask everywhere I go if they offer a vets discount. You'd be surprised how many do.

.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

To me, when there is nothing to hide, a person will abide. In other words, they won't have a problem with showing whatever ID it is that they have. If anything, they should be more than happy to show it to people because it shows that they possess something that not every person on this planet has: courage.

God bless you and our service men and women always!!!

Holly

 

[my2¢]

I'm not sure who wouldn't feel at least somewhat insulted at being insinuated as being a liar. Seems to me it isn't at all about the money, but rather a matter of pride in personal integrity.

 

[1srelluc]

Speaking for myself, the latest "toys" I bought for my Jeep Gladiator last week came to over $3k. A discount of 10% on top of the sales price is worth proving I'm a vet.

This one or the newer poser?

https://www.hotcars.com/looking-back-at-the-first-jeep-gladiator/

 

[whitehall]

It seems logical to produce proof to get a discount. Lowes is a great supporter of Veterans and I had to furnish an old Veteran I.D. to get on their computer as a Vet. Maybe a Veteran organization I.D. like the VFW or the American Legion would do. I have both.

 

[AyeCantSeeYou]

This one or the newer poser?

This is mine, and no, it isn't a "poser". LOL