Who is responsible for discounts?
Is it the obligation of the business or the customer to determine whether or not that customer is eligible for a discount? We honor discounts for Good Sam members, seniors and active military. That ...
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I quite often ask about discounts for Retired Military. If they say "Why, yes!" I always present my DD form 2 (Retired) to show that I am in reality Retired Military. Of course, at the MAFB Famcamp, presenting the ID card is REQUIRED!
As for Senior discounts, if I ask for it, I present proof of birthdate. No problem.
AAA? No. AARP? No. Good Sam? Dropped it many years ago. KOA? Not at this time.
When I go to Costco, I am required to present my card twice; once to get in the store, and once to check out and pay. I do not find that offensive.
I have even found some places that give both the Retired Military and Senior Discounts. Not many, but it has happened. Yes, I think it is great!
I firmly believe it is my responsibility to ask about discounts. Often it works, sometimes it doesn't. I won't know if I don't ask!
As for Senior discounts, if I ask for it, I present proof of birthdate. No problem.
AAA? No. AARP? No. Good Sam? Dropped it many years ago. KOA? Not at this time.
When I go to Costco, I am required to present my card twice; once to get in the store, and once to check out and pay. I do not find that offensive.
I have even found some places that give both the Retired Military and Senior Discounts. Not many, but it has happened. Yes, I think it is great!
I firmly believe it is my responsibility to ask about discounts. Often it works, sometimes it doesn't. I won't know if I don't ask!
