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I got it once, when I was going up in a lighthouse. I was 55 at the time. I never think to ask for one, I guess cause I sure don't feel like I am a senior. I do get 5% off at Bi lo's on Wednesdays. I saved 48 cents last wednesday. What I think is funny, is they still check your ID if you buy beer or wine at Ingles, even tho you are a senior.
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If they checked my ID for buying beer or wine, I would grab that clerk and kiss them! LOL! Bonnie |
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I went to the movies with a friend who is in his early seventies. My friend asked the ticket seller for two tickets. Without batting an eye the kid said, "That'll be 15 dollars for two senior tickets"! I am not yet at 50!
My hair is prematurely grey but come on! My buddy got a big kick out of it though. I was so embarrassed I didn't say anything. It must be nice to get a senior discount though when you have earned it! |
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Hubster qualifies for it by age, but not by looks and is never offered it -- and I keep forgetting to remind him to ask for one!
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I've read two articles recently discussing how senior discounts are gradually being reduced or eliminated. Seniors are a rapidly growing demographic who, as a group, have a tremendous amount of disposable income. So companies have come to realize they are giving their biggest discounts to their richest customers, which really doesn't make good business sense. Airlines have cut back. Hotels are starting to. Some stores, as well. It seems that particularly the travel industry is realizing that seniors have more money and do more traveling than other groups.
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There are businesses that will give you discounts if you're 55 or older. There are certain days that you can get senior discounts and they are 10 to 15%. It adds up when you're buying alot at one time.
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Yes, Ingles checks everyone's ID. I was with a lady buying beer one time and she had to show hers. She is 81. I know many of the fast food places have senior soft drink prices. Problem is , I only drink water.
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I used ot work as a cashier at Meijers in Michigan and I once had a women dance in the aisle because I carded her. She then looked at the man behind her and said, Bet she doesn't card you!!! I waited until she left and then carded him too. I carded everybody!!!!It really made some of their days and if they balked I was very careful to card. Once astate police came through and I got an accomodation for carding when needed!
I always ask at hotels for a AARP discount. You only have to be 50 (or married to someone who is) to get that membership and with the travel we do it pays for itself. |
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