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Where do you get senior discounts?

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Date: 05/14/2006 Topics: Budget and Finance > Tips for Seniors | Readers Request > Shopping  
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I was surprised to learn of some business's that give senior citizens discounts. Quite often, all you need to do is ask. I only know of a couple though, does anyone want to share with me where they usually get senior citizens discounts? The pharmacy I go to is one I know of, and a grocery store gives seniors a discount on tuesdays, where i live (10%). There are probably a lot more. I even heard of a fast food chain that does, but I haven't checked it out to know for sure. Thanks for all replies!

P.J. from delaware
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Post By Fiftysumthin (Guest Post) (09/19/2007)
Strange to me how some stores in a national chain provide senior discounts while some do absolutely NOTHING! My KROGER does NOTHING! Another reason to move elsewhere? LOL


Post by crys7881 (57) | (05/16/2006)
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I would call your favorite places to visit and just ask over the phone!


Post By Marylin (Guest Post) (05/16/2006)
Most fast food places give some kind of discount, But you have to ask!! McDonalds and Burger King give discounted drinks. Taco Bell gives free drinks. Pizza Hut and many other restaurants give 10% off. Wendy's usually gives 10% off but occassionaly you'll find one that will give free drinks. Ages vary, but usually it's 55. ASK, ASK!!


Post By dameemag (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
Hi..In Michigan Goodwill even gives a senior discount..It is on Tuesday and it is 20% which really adds up...Now with all the new and good things you can really save a lot there....You just have to be 55....


Post By Charlotte (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
Debbie, the senior discount age varies anywhere from 50 - 65. You simply will have to ask if it is not posted.


Post By Charlotte (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
At age 61 I don't feel old either but eagerly seek and use all the senior discounts I can. So far I use these:
Wendy's
Golden Corral
Ponderosa
Bob Evans ~ senior menu
Kroger 5% on Tuesday
One of our banks has a senior program providing free checking and the checks as well. Each bank varies in what it offers.
We will use the senior discount a La Quinta hotel in CA this week for the first time.
Our county offers a property tax discount at age 65 as well.

Check with your pharmacy and car repair/maintenance dealer.

Tips
Don't hesitate to ask since the worst anyone can say is "we have none".
Many places that have discounts don't give them unless the customer asks for the discount each time.


Post By Glinda (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
My husband always gets Senior discount at McDonalds, he is 48.
I get a discount at Goodies Dept. store on Wednesdays, and I will be 50 in June.
Senior discounts don't ever insult me! I love it!


Post By syd (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
Ask & you will receive.


Post By hwalz (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
McDonald's has a reduced price for coffee for seniors. Bob Evans, Denny's, and Ponderosa have a senior discount or reduced prices (for reduced portion size). Some are effective at age 50, others age 55. State Parks also have a Golden Passport. You might check with AARP for other discounts.


Post By Carol in PA (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
I am 60. I've found that you need to ask what the age might be for the senior discount. Different grocery stores have different ages.

Long John Silvers seafood is one reastaurant that has a discount for seniors..

The best discount, I hear, is at the senior center where you can get a meal for not much money. Also, ours here in PA give coupons for $20 worth of produce at the farmer's market.

Dont be afraid to ask. I recently learned that Rite Aid has senior discount (age 60) on Tuesdays. It is 10% off anything you buy.

Best of luck


Post by Debbie52 (815) | (05/15/2006)
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What I would like to know is when does one qualify to get a Sr discount. I am turning 54 soon and certainly don't think of myself as a Senior yet....but my husband is older than me and just wondered when he can take advantage of discounts.


Post by Debbie52 (815) | (05/15/2006)
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What I would like to know is when does one qualify to get a Sr discount. I am turning 54 soon and certainly don't think of myself as a Senior yet....but my husband is older than me and just wondered when he can take advantage of discounts.


Post By wendee (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
How old do you need to be to get the Ross discount?Thanks


Post By Memere (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
Krogers grocery store gives their plus card with a 10% discount to seniors everyday, even sale items on all Kroger products. I save a bundle. The Dress Barn gives 10% on Tuesdays.


Post By (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
thanks for your replies, but i generally don't buy much on line. i basically was looking for places that give senior discounts like retail places, etc, but not online. thanks


Post by camo_angels (695) | (05/15/2006)
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I would ask over the phone before you try it online.....as with any company. It is hard to verify age online!


Post by camo_angels (695) | (05/15/2006)
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It's sad that you can only get them once a week! You all deserve it, IMO! Check out All I Saw Cookware online; they are a small specialty kitchen/coffee/tea/gift store in Wasilla AK. They ALWAYS give a senior 10% discount. Not all inventory is online because they get SO MUCH stuff, but carry kitchen items from Le Creuset, Heinkel (knives and cookware) Spode China, Progressive, Norpro, April Cornell Clothing and Linens, WONDERFUL bulk coffee and teas, Villaware and Krups appliances, Capresso Machines, YOU NAME IT! And ask about their candy too.....toll Free Line: 1-866-376-3177 or check out www.allisawcookware.com; PS I used to work there, and everyone is great! You can tell them Kelly sent you!


Post By smartshopper (Guest Post) (05/15/2006)
Ross department store also gived 10% discount on Tuesdays.


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