... Lowe's military 10% discount?

[P-3 Guy]

Originally Posted by NHN8V

Home Depot only gives 10% discount to Disabled Veterans (service connected).

This is not true.

[Descant]

I am not disabled. I routinely get a discount from HD.

[hoopdawg]

Home Depot’s 10% Military Discount Policy

An online customer service rep recently gave me this information about Home Depot military discounts:
•Year-round: Home Depot’s military discount is offered throughout the year.
•10% Military Discount: Home Depot’s 10% discount is applicable to purchases with a $500 maximum discount. There are some exclusions, including installation products or services, Gift Cards, special buy appliances, and some commodities, such as building materials. The discount is not available for online purchases.
•Eligibility – U.S. stores: The discount is offered in the U.S. to all active duty military personnel, reservists, retired or disabled veterans and their immediate families. Veterans who do not have a VA service-connected disability rating may only be eligible for the military discount during national holidays such as Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day.
•Military ID: To use Home Depot’s discount, you should present acceptable proof of military service.

The 10% Lowe’s discount also applies to veterans who served honorably, as well as and their families.

Here is the specific discount information:


To receive the Everyday 10% Military Discount, you must:

Be currently serving in or a veteran* of the US armed forces or be the immediate family member (Spouses and/or dependent children up to 18 years old). Once the service member signs up for the discount program on Lowes.com, it will be linked to a MyLowe’s card that may also be used by immediate family.

and

Enroll in the program online. Lowe’s uses a trusted third party to verify eligibility status for online enrollment and may require additional documentation or proof of eligibility.

*Veteran includes all individuals who are retired from the US armed forces or who have been discharged (e.g., honorable, under honorable condition, general). Individuals dishonorably discharged or for bad conduct are not eligible to receive a military discount.

[upthesaukee]

I went to Home Depot to look at a snowblower about two years ago. Found one I liked for right around $1,000. I had my DD214 with me and asked about a veteran's discount. I was told that my status only got the discount on certain holidays as noted above.

I then went to Lowes and found a unit I had researched online, for around $1,300. The sales guy asked if I was a veteran and I said yes. When we got to the register, the cashier said that with my status the discount only applied for certain holidays, but called a manager over and he modified the price to reflect the discount. Also got a Lowes credit card to get no interest for 6 months.

Shortly thereafter, we got an email saying that Lowes was now offering a veteran's discount year round, with little restriction. We applied and ithe discount is linked to MyLowes card and the Lowes credit card. My wife can give them our phone number, and get the discount if I'm not with her. Thank you Lowes.

Dave

[fatlazyless]

Sounds like you got maybe an Ariens 30" snowblower ...... a BIG machine ...... how's that working out for you?

[MAXUM]

Here's a list of all the boat manufacturer's that nationally advertise military discounts. They all vary depending on model.

Alumacraft
Crestliner
Lowe
Lund
Triton (including Police and Fire)
Cypress Cay
Harris

[upthesaukee]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Sounds like you got maybe an Ariens 30" snowblower ...... a BIG machine ...... how's that working out for you?

Troybuilt 3 stage. Love it. It has electric start, but pulls so easily and always starts 1st pull.
Only thing I don't like about it is that the chute is controlled by a joystick. I would rather have a crank.

Back to the discount thread

Dave

[NHN8V]

Originally Posted by TMI Guy

This is not true.

i guess not all home depots have the same policy. I was denied a veterans 10% discount at home depot using my VA medical ID because my card did not have the words "service connected" printed under my picture; happened at home depots in Rochester NH, Ocala FL, and Crystal River FL, all true statements.

[P-3 Guy]

Originally Posted by NHN8V

i guess not all home depots have the same policy. I was denied a veterans 10% discount at home depot using my VA medical ID because my card did not have the words "service connected" printed under my picture; happened at home depots in Rochester NH, Ocala FL, and Crystal River FL, all true statements.

Yes, with the editing done yesterday to your post that I responded to, you have come closer to HD's official policy. It's still not true that "Home Depot only gives 10% discount to Disabled Veterans (service connected)."

[ApS]

Originally Posted by NHN8V

i guess not all home depots have the same policy. I was denied a veterans 10% discount at home depot using my VA medical ID because my card did not have the words "service connected" printed under my picture; happened at home depots in Rochester NH, Ocala FL, and Crystal River FL, all true statements.

This site says, in part:

"Discounts may be hit or miss. At the end of the day, we should appreciate the fact that these companies are making an effort to support our community. If the discount isn’t applied, then please thank them anyway and show these companies our gratitude and appreciation for supporting our community".
https://themilitarywallet.com/home-d...tary-discount/

FWIW-1: While using their parking lot to turn around, I spotted a new banner at K-Mart that offered a "10% Veterans discount".

FWIW-2: After Hurricane Irma, I sure could have used a 10% Home Depot military discount, but between soldering-in a new HD water heater, replacing two HD doors, resetting a flattened chain link fence upright, and replacing a garage door, the paperwork seemed like a lot of trouble. Other HD Hurricane Irma trouble.

(And now we're told the discount is "Hit-or-Miss").

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[Cobalt 25]

NHN8V,

I would be very unhappy with ANY Home Depot that denied you the 10% off. I learned about it from my platoon buddy who was getting it in Oklahoma. And when I went to the HD and Lowe's here on (and near) the Cape they NEVER asked me anything about a service connected disability.

Maybe it's time to speak with a manager. I believe you are entitled to those benefits and I sure hope nobody proves me wrong.

[Old Sarge]

I think Home Depot sells a higher quality product overall than does Lowe's.

[fatlazyless]

Both Lowe's and Home Depot are truly excellent stores, and having one in Tilton, and one in Gilford, with Lakeport Hardware, and Baron's Major Brands in between the two, makes the road from Tilton to Gilford a great hardware store and home appliances shopping mecca ..... live free & buy it in NH!

Baron's has more choices, and will price match and beat a price quote in writing from either big box.

Crappy courtesy coffee is what you get at both Lowe's and Home Depot. They should upgrade to a k-cup self serve and charge like 40-cents with a quality paper cup. A quality store wants a quality cup of coffee!

[MAXUM]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Both Lowe's and Home Depot are truly excellent stores, and having one in Tilton, and one in Gilford, with Lakeport Hardware, and Baron's Major Brands in between the two, makes the road from Tilton to Gilford a great hardware store and home appliances shopping mecca ..... live free & buy it in NH!

Baron's has more choices, and will price match and beat a price quote in writing from either big box.

Crappy courtesy coffee is what you get at both Lowe's and Home Depot. They should upgrade to a k-cup self serve and charge like 40-cents with a quality paper cup. A quality store wants a quality cup of coffee!

Actually last time I was at Lowes they were serving Green Mountain Coffee which is not a crappy brand.

I applaud them for NOT using K-cups - they contain more plastic than a straw and are extremely environmentally unfriendly. In fact they should be banned.

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by MAXUM

Actually last time I was at Lowes they were serving Green Mountain Coffee which is not a crappy brand.

I applaud them for NOT using K-cups - they contain more plastic than a straw and are extremely environmentally unfriendly. In fact they should be banned.

Oh well ..... is true what you say ..... here in NH .... it all ends up somewhere in beautiful Bethlehem, NH ... at www.casella.com/locations/bethlehem-nh-landfill .... the town situated at the highest elevation in the state .... according to an historic state plaque on Main St, there