Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry:
I keep records of my Home Depot purchases for tax purposes. So far, year-to-date, I've saved over $240 by using my vet discount. I'm very glad that the Placerville, Folsom Home Depots allow the discount. I just show them my VA issued picture ID and they thank me for my service and give me the discount. Even self check out; just ask the attendant and she will add it in. I would most certainly talk to the customer service department and at least find out why there seems to be a difference between stores. I'd probably follow up with a corporate headquarters if the local store doesn't provide a sufficient response. Think of it this way; you are doing your fellow vet the honor of helping him or her get their discount even if it doesn't matter to you so much. BTW, our Home Depot even has Vet preferred parking. I don't use it, but it's a nice gesture to mark that spot and as a sign of honor and respect for vets.
tedski:
--- Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on November 20, 2020, 07:23:40 AM ---I keep records of my Home Depot purchases for tax purposes. So far, year-to-date, I've saved over $240 by using my vet discount. I'm very glad that the Placerville, Folsom Home Depots allow the discount. I just show them my VA issued picture ID and they thank me for my service and give me the discount. Even self check out; just ask the attendant and she will add it in. I would most certainly talk to the customer service department and at least find out why there seems to be a difference between stores. I'd probably follow up with a corporate headquarters if the local store doesn't provide a sufficient response. Think of it this way; you are doing your fellow vet the honor of helping him or her get their discount even if it doesn't matter to you so much. BTW, our Home Depot even has Vet preferred parking. I don't use it, but it's a nice gesture to mark that spot and as a sign of honor and respect for vets.
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You're totally right... it's pure laziness on my part. Next time I'm in Home Depot, I'll head over to the customer service desk and ask for clarification. There are a few store employees who are vets, too, so I could ask them to help. I'll do it for my fellow veterans.
Hojoman:
--- Quote from: Ski Pro 3 -- Jerry on November 20, 2020, 07:23:40 AM ---I keep records of my Home Depot purchases for tax purposes. So far, year-to-date, I've saved over $240 by using my vet discount. I'm very glad that the Placerville, Folsom Home Depots allow the discount. I just show them my VA issued picture ID and they thank me for my service and give me the discount. Even self check out; just ask the attendant and she will add it in. I would most certainly talk to the customer service department and at least find out why there seems to be a difference between stores. I'd probably follow up with a corporate headquarters if the local store doesn't provide a sufficient response. Think of it this way; you are doing your fellow vet the honor of helping him or her get their discount even if it doesn't matter to you so much. BTW, our Home Depot even has Vet preferred parking. I don't use it, but it's a nice gesture to mark that spot and as a sign of honor and respect for vets.
--- End quote --- No issue until yesterday. Items were not sale items.
Free Range Ginger:
I have my California State Pass and National Parks pass as a disabled vet and they are great.
By the way, if anyone has veteran benefit or therapy related questions, PM me. I am the director of the North Bay VA Vet Center. I mainly do therapy for vets, but I know a little bit about benefits and can connect you to the right people for what I don't know.