Home Depot veteran discount expanded.

[TheMan419]

Lowes was real easy to get the military discount, but HD was more effort then it was worth, so I mostly shop at Lowes.

Not a vet myself, but two close friends who are only shop at Lowes because they are so easy to deal with on the military discount. It is amazing how making things easy for folks makes them want to shop at your store.

 

[LD48750]

Have always had to ask for military discount at both stores.
Both require some sort of I.D.
Last time at HD I was told I had to register and get something on my cellphone because they would no longer accept Mil. I.D. or whatever.
Lowes accepts Mil. I.D., my phone number or my "My Lowes card".

 

[3Ts]

I've run into problems getting the veteran discount when people have no idea what a DD214 is, so carrying one hasn't worked out all that well for me. I found out a few years ago that I can get a "veteran" status listed on my driver's license here in Texas so I took my DD214 and had them add it. My driver's license now says "veteran" on it and I've used that in areas out of state for proof of veteran status.

I have the myLowes card which makes shopping sooo much easier. Lowe's is my preferred shop. I do go to HD occasionally if I can't find it at Lowe's and I can get the HD veteran discount by showing my drivers license.

 

[Diggin It]

Also, get one of these:

How to apply for a Veteran ID Card | Veterans Affairs

A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a digital form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses. Find out if you’re eligible for a Veteran ID Card—and how to apply.

www.va.gov

Other stores will accept it. I get an additional 10% off after all other sales, discounts and coupons at Big Lots for example.

 

[Username Taken]

When I was looking at buying a ZT years ago, I shopped HD and Lowes. As well as some Independent dealers.

HD would only give up to $50 off of anything . Maximum discount up to $500 = $50.

Lowes didn't have that restriction, so on a $3,000 ZT that's a lot of money. At least to me it is. Nothing against HD, good store, just that I use Lowes more now because of their treatment of Veterans.

IMHO, you can judge an entire society by its treatment of their Veterans. But, that's just me.

Also, again, just me, I don't like when people say, "Thank you for your service." It actually kinda pisses me off. To me, it's just 'virtue signaling'

Maybe it's me. I'm a Viet Nam Vet and we were treated a LOT differently.

 

[caver]

I did the veterans ID card. The first attempt I thought everything went ok but something like 2-3 weeks went by and no update or approval. So I went back in something didn't go through right the first time so i resent it and this time I got notification. I think within 24 hours it was through approval and had a card maybe a week later if not less. You can also use this card to get a National Park Pass. No discount on camping like the Senior discount and you do have get a new pass every year. I also got a discount on a night stay recently in a state park using that card.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Also, again, just me, I don't like when people say, "Thank you for your service." It actually kinda pisses me off. To me, it's just 'virtue signaling'

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I expect inflation will cause all discounts to vaporize. Not everybody enjoys seeing the person in front of them get a 10% discount.

 

[SouthernSky]

I just applied for the HD military discount about a month ago. I filled out the form online. They asked for proof and i uploaded my DD214. Five minutes later I received an email. Ten minutes later I went to HD and bought two garage door openers saving me about $50

I would have gone with my MyLowes card which has my discount but they didn’t the openers I wanted.

 

[3Ts]

IMHO, you can judge an entire society by its treatment of their Veterans. But, that's just me.
Also, again, just me, I don't like when people say, "Thank you for your service." It actually kinda pisses me off. To me, it's just 'virtue signaling'
Maybe it's me. I'm a Viet Nam Vet and we were treated a LOT differently.

I'm a Viet Nam Vet also and agree with you on all you said. However, I had a lengthy chat about that "Thank you for your service" comment with an acquaintance of mine. Their perspective was that he truly appreciated those of us who served and was aware of how we were treated then and just wanted to let us know that there are some who appreciated us. So, I've moderated my response and now just say "You're welcome" since some apparently truly mean it.