... Lowe's military 10% discount?

[ApS]

Originally Posted by NHN8V

Lowes gives 10% discount to ALL VETERANS.
Home Depot only gives 10% discount to Disabled Veterans (service connected). Using a military type ID you get the vet discount at Home depot, but if you use a VA medical ID, it must have the words "service connected" under your picture, at Home Depots in Rochester Nh, Ocala FL, and Crystal River FL it happened to me, denied with my non service connected VA medical ID.

I walked in with my Honorable Discharge certificate and DD214, and inquired at Home Depot's Returns counter. The manager reviewed my documentation, then asked if I had a "military ID card". (I do, but will have to do a major search for it) . The manager disappeared, and returned with a copy of their Internet discount-policy page, and wrote 10%-off up to $50.



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[Major]

When I applied for and received my 10% discount, my understanding was that the military discount only applied to active duty and retired service members. Being in the military or even a veteran was not enough. In order to receive the discount, I needed to present my U.S. Army Reserve Retired identification card (DD Form 2 (Res.Ret.)). It appears that service members with a service-connected disability and a VA ID card may also be eligible.

[P-3 Guy]

Originally Posted by Major

When I applied for and received my 10% discount, my understanding was that the military discount only applied to active duty and retired service members. Being in the military or even a veteran was not enough. In order to receive the discount, I needed to present my U.S. Army Reserve Retired identification card (DD Form 2 (Res.Ret.)). It appears that service members with a service-connected disability and a VA ID card may also be eligible.

Maybe when you were applying, you were talking with a Lowe's person who was misinformed. The Lowe's 10% military discount program applies to any active and reserve members of the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, US Coast Guard, National Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Public Health Service (USPHS).

It also 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.

So, being in the military or a veteran is enough to get the Lowe's 10% military discount, as long as the individual did not receive a dishonorable discharge or the Big Chicken Dinner (bad conduct discharge).

https://www.lowes.com/l/in-store-ser...iscountProgram

[Slickcraft]

Originally Posted by Major

When I applied for and received my 10% discount, my understanding was that the military discount only applied to active duty and retired service members. Being in the military or even a veteran was not enough. In order to receive the discount, I needed to present my U.S. Army Reserve Retired identification card (DD Form 2 (Res.Ret.)). It appears that service members with a service-connected disability and a VA ID card may also be eligible.

I presented my DD214; four years active duty in the late 60's. I brought a copy to the Lowe's Gilford customer service counter and immediately was signed up for the 10% discount.

[Orion]

Not only does Lowe’s give me the no-fuss veteran discount (I have my Mil status applied to my Lowe’s account), my local Lowe’s has three Veteran-Only reserved parking spaces close to store!

[MAXUM]

Originally Posted by ApS

I walked in with my Honorable Discharge certificate and DD214, and inquired at Home Depot's Returns counter. The manager reviewed my documentation, then asked if I had a "military ID card". (I do, but will have to do a major search for it) . The manager disappeared, and returned with a copy of their Internet discount-policy page, and wrote 10%-off up to $50.



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Not for nothing but that's rather insulting - personally if they (HD) are going to cap that discount at $50 and make it that much of a pain to get it, why even bother? Seems more like a PR stunt than anything else.

OTH - Lowes just gives you a flat 10% on everything, no caps no exceptions that I've run into, except for specially manager marked down yellow tagged items in the store.

[Skip]

Definitely a lot of different experiences, all appearing to be store dependent.

Lowe's has the best and easiest policy. 10% discount for a verified honorably discharged veteran 24/7/365.

Home Depot continues with their convoluted policy of (at the corporate level) that a honorably discharged veteran only gets an automatic discount (with proof of service) during certain dates of the year.

So why the store to store confusion?

All Home Depot management and most department heads have the authority to offer a customer a 10% discount if that member of management believes it is in the best interest of the store and the customer, with whatever caveat they so choose to add. That would explain the hand written exception with arbitrary $50 limit given ApS.

Case in point: last fall I needed to buy storm windows that were priced comparably and available at my local HD and Lowes. They were special order, but I would still have received by 10% discount automatically at Lowes. However, I was nervous about getting the custom sizes correct and knew the manager at HD could ensure the windows would be ordered correctly. I mentioned to him I was entitled to the 10% veterans discount at Lowes, but not at HD as the applicable dates weren't currently open. He replied "no problem" and that he had the authority to give me a 10% discount for any reason, which he promptly did.

So I believe the confusion comes from the fact that some receive partial of full veteran's discounts at HD, not during the dates specified, because the salesperson is utilizing management's all encompassing 10% policy. Bottom line, when at HD, hope you get a caring and understanding associate that values your business enough to go the extra mile to match Lowes 10% veteran discount policy, as the Rochester HD currently does!

[patman]

OR...it’s pretty easy to find Lowe’s 10% coupons online that anyone can use, veteran or not. Sometimes they have better coupons active too, like $40 off $200...so 10% is better on that $500 appliance, but $40 off is great for that $250 saw.

Https://www.slickdeals.net is one place you can find coupon sources. Or do a web search for ‘lowes coupon generator’

The coupons are generally only usable for online orders, but you can do ‘buy online pick up in store’ to get around that.

[barefootbay]

I think at either store it depends on which clerk you get wether you get a military discount and what the prerequisites are. I have also had mixed responses at both facilities. Too bad the policy isn’t more clearly delineated to all involved.

[P-3 Guy]

Originally Posted by barefootbay

I think at either store it depends on which clerk you get wether you get a military discount and what the prerequisites are. I have also had mixed responses at both facilities. Too bad the policy isn’t more clearly delineated to all involved.

At least at Lowe's, if you go through the one-time verification process run by a 3rd party, individual clerks have nothing to do with approving or denying a military discount. After you've been verified, at check out ask for the military discount and the cashier will ask for your phone number, enter it into the system, and the discount will be applied. Easy.

Use the link provided on this Lowe's web page to get verified:

https://www.lowes.com/l/in-store-ser...iscountProgram

[MAXUM]

Originally Posted by TMI Guy

At least at Lowe's, if you go through the one-time verification process run by a 3rd party, individual clerks have nothing to do with approving or denying a military discount. After you've been verified, at check out ask for the military discount and the cashier will ask for your phone number, enter it into the system, and the discount will be applied. Easy.

Use the link provided on this Lowe's web page to get verified:

https://www.lowes.com/l/in-store-ser...iscountProgram

That's what I did, got a "My Lowes" card in the mail and every time I go there whip that out, they scan it at the register, discount applied. Very easy! I have done this online and at the stores in Amherst, Bedford, Concord, Tilton and Gilford.

Another nice thing with the My Lowes card is access to all your purchase history online so it makes any returns very easy and no need to provide a hard receipt.

[Skip]

Originally Posted by barefootbay

I think at either store it depends on which clerk you get wether you get a military discount and what the prerequisites are. I have also had mixed responses at both facilities. Too bad the policy isn’t more clearly delineated to all involved.

That is incorrect as has been pointed out numerous times in this thread. Once you register with Lowe's (and no, you DO NOT need a Lowe's credit card) you simply use the card they supply, or the Lowe's APP on your phone, and the discount is applied at the register automatically. The only difference between Lowe's stores and sometimes employees within is which one's actually read the register screen close enough to quip "thank your for your service".

Also, both the Lowe's policy and the Home Depot policy is fully explained on their corporate web sites and all employees receive orientation training on the policy as part of their initial training. The only significant difference is HD severely limits the dates/conditions the policy applies to veterans, but most employees at HD can override the policy and grant up to a 10% discount depending on what that particular store manager allows. Strictly arbitrary on their part.

The only way you will be turned down for the 10% credit at a Lowe's is if you haven't previously registered and are unable to produce a valid DD214 clearly stating you have a honorable discharge. Old ID cards, a tattered "I Served" hat or your buddy vouching does not suffice for the DD214, unless your obnoxious and the poor clerk just wants to get you out of the store...

Its really quite that simple....

[Rusty]

Both Lowes and Home Depot will accept a veterans designation on your drivers license.
That is what I did a couple of years ago.

Effective July 1, 2014, RSA 263:40 allows a Veteran with an Honorable Discharge to request to have a Veteran Indicator on their New Hampshire Driver License, Commercial Driver License or Non-Driver ID card for the purposes of identification for receiving benefits and services under New Hampshire law.

To obtain a Veteran Indicator, please fill out the appropriate application (Driver License or Non-Driver IDAdobe Acrobat Reader Symbolor Commercial Driver LicenseAdobe Acrobat Reader Symbol), and bring it to any one of our DMV locations around the State, along with proof of Honorable Discharge, as defined in RSA 21:50.

If you wish to add this indicator during your renewal, there will be no additional cost; however, if you wish to add the indicator outside of your renewal period please be advised that there is a $3.00 fee for the replacement license or ID card.

https://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/...-indicator.htm

[trfour]

Originally Posted by Skip

That is incorrect as has been pointed out numerous times in this thread. Once you register with Lowe's (and no, you DO NOT need a Lowe's credit card) you simply use the card they supply, or the Lowe's APP on your phone, and the discount is applied at the register automatically. The only difference between Lowe's stores and sometimes employees within is which one's actually read the register screen close enough to quip "thank your for your service".

Also, both the Lowe's policy and the Home Depot policy is fully explained on their corporate web sites and all employees receive orientation training on the policy as part of their initial training. The only significant difference is HD severely limits the dates/conditions the policy applies to veterans, but most employees at HD can override the policy and grant up to a 10% discount depending on what that particular store manager allows. Strictly arbitrary on their part.

The only way you will be turned down for the 10% credit at a Lowe's is if you haven't previously registered and are unable to produce a valid DD214 clearly stating you have a honorable discharge. Old ID cards, a tattered "I Served" hat or your buddy vouching does not suffice for the DD214, unless your obnoxious and the poor clerk just wants to get you out of the store...

Its really quite that simple....

Many of us veterans have medical coverage and carry VA photo ID cards and just show that at the checkout. Also, there are many other businesses, restaurants and such that offer veterans up to a 25% discount, however if you don't ask you don't get...