Lowe's: No vet discount in Canada

[McG]

Where does this sense of entitlement for discounts come from that some people seem to have? Regardless if it was offered then taken away or not. Really, who cares?

I said it before, but apparently it needs to be said again:

Nobody has claimed that we're entitled to a discount, so don't make it out that anyone has.

Maybe nobody has claimed an entitlement to a discount, but if people did not feel entitled to a discount then they would not be whining about not getting it.

It is a company's prerogative to give discounts (or not) as they see fit.  They are under no obligation to publish their financial constraints & reasoning to appease you and whomever from the competition may choose to read it.

Errors happen in big companies and sometimes it takes years for the proper level of authority to realize it.  Just look at the massive freeze on benefits last winter when it was realized that DND was paying out a lot of money in compensation/benefits that was never properly approved at TB.  It happens.

It is possible that we need a little less :Tin-Foil-Hat: and a little more in this thread.

 

[Fishbone Jones]

Good thing it's Radio Chatter. :  Just sayin'.

 

[Michael OLeary]

But what legendary bridge could we build?

We could build a legendary bridge between the industry-government-capitalism monolith that oppresses us and the mythical world where Occupy Wherevers grow and nurture their sense of entltlement, and it shall be defended by 300 volunteers armed with soundbites, cardboard signs and well-honed rhetoric.

Oh, wait, am I in the right thread?    ???

 

[Danjanou]

There's the mythical one at Trouty......maybe reread history and find the design and try to copy.....nothing will ever equal the original I know, but........

Ah but there's the million dollar question did they go to the local Trouty Lowes, Trouty Rona, or Trouty Home Depot?  8)

I'm with Cdn Aviator here , their store, their call, don't like it then excercise your right as a consumer and go elswhere. Seems to me a few years back we all fired up the outrage bus when one Home Depot manager banned someone poppying at their store, but the world as we know it did not end, and no excess kittens were killed.

I'm in the midst of eternaldamnation home reno now and there is a Lowes and Rona side by side 5 minutes from my house and a Home Depot not too far away from them. Odds are this Saturday I'll be visiting all three to find what it is I need. If more than one has it, I'll chose the store that offers me the best value or price wheter or not I have to flash my NDI 75 card to the cashier.

 

[Nfld Sapper]

If more than one has it, I'll chose the store that offers me the best value or price wheter or not I have to flash my NDI 75 card to the cashier.

Thought yours was on a stone tablet.....

 

[Scott]

:goodpost:

 

[Danjanou]

Thought yours was on a stone tablet.....

Yup which is why I don't drag it around in me wallet to stores me son. Frigging ting is heavy bye.  ;D

 

[Scoobs]

As the thread starter, I think that it is about time for me to chime in.  For those who know me personally, they will know that I am a VERY direct person.  I say what I mean and there is no interpretation to be inferred.  Thus, re-read my original post.  NEVER did I say that I was entitled to squat.  What I said was that I wanted an explanation for the "error" and what the "reasons" were.  Yes, it bugged me that it was offered and is no longer offered.  I still shop at stores that do not give a military discount.  Just this week I was in Home Depot and bought some stuff.  However, since Home Depot, Rona, and Lowe's are all on the same street, I WILL choose the store that has the discount for mil personnel if the same products that I need are offered at the same stores.  Last time I checked I am not made of money.

As for the "right" to visit all posts, I agree, you do.  However, I have been a long time member of Army.ca and have noticed that if someone disagrees with your opinion (which I expressed), there are people that often try to shoot it down by using words like "whining" or such.  Thus, yes, you have a right to visit any post you want, but remember that I also have a right (within the Army.ca regs) to voice my opinion.  If you want to call it whining, so be it, but note that I don't call your opinion whining.  Respect my right to voice my opinion, just like I respect your right to visit all posts and to voice your opinion.

 

[the 48th regulator]

As the thread starter, I think that it is about time for me to chime in.  For those who know me personally, they will know that I am a VERY direct person.  I say what I mean and there is no interpretation to be inferred.  Thus, re-read my original post.  NEVER did I say that I was entitled to squat.  What I said was that I wanted an explanation for the "error" and what the "reasons" were.  Yes, it bugged me that it was offered and is no longer offered.  I still shop at stores that do not give a military discount.  Just this week I was in Home Depot and bought some stuff.  However, since Home Depot, Rona, and Lowe's are all on the same street, I WILL choose the store that has the discount for mil personnel if the same products that I need are offered at the same stores.  Last time I checked I am not made of money.

As for the "right" to visit all posts, I agree, you do.  However, I have been a long time member of Army.ca and have noticed that if someone disagrees with your opinion (which I expressed), there are people that often try to shoot it down by using words like "whining" or such.  Thus, yes, you have a right to visit any post you want, but remember that I also have a right (within the Army.ca regs) to voice my opinion.  If you want to call it whining, so be it, but note that I don't call your opinion whining.  Respect my right to voice my opinion, just like I respect your right to visit all posts and to voice your opinion.

Your views are well said, and I agree totally.

dileas

tess

 

[Good2Golf]

I'll go to Lowe's over Rona, discount or not. 

I have never seen a bunch of more disinterested cashier staff (Rona) in my life.  Five minutes to close, and suddenly down to a single cashier, chewing gum and looking bored while she waits for the receipt to print out of the register.  Even if the tech/section staff are switched on or even reasonably helpful, going out the front door at Rona is almost always guaranteed to raise my blood pressure.  I don't care if Rona (corporate HQ) is Canadian or not...if they can't hire cash staff who are friendlier, they don't get my business.

My priorities are Home Depot, Lowes, Rona.  I enjoy going to Home Depot (having been known to spend HOURS wandering up and down aisles like a kid in a candy store), I go to Lowes if I can't find what I'm looking for, then I go to Rona gritting my teeth if neither HD nor Lowes has what I want.

The discount at Lowes was nice, but I'm not fussed it's not there any more...I do think their explanation is a little thin, however.

Cheers
G2G

p.s.  Did I forget to mention that HD has a Harvey's in it?  :nod:

 

[Pat in Halifax]

Admittedly, on IR in Ottawa, I have no "need" for this type of shopping experience, I am no fan at all of RONA (no Lowes in Halifax). Though I find Home Debit staff great and their selection and prices generally best, I tend to migrate to Kent, even if it is owned by the same mess conglomerate that runs Halifax Shipyards.
I was talking to a few coworkers this am about this Lowes thing and I think we are all in agreement here; Why revoke a discount and 'hide' the reason? If it were a Senior's discount, we would be legitimately asking the question...wouldn't we?

 

[riggermade]

I'll go to anybody over Home Depot here

 

[Dirt Digger]

It begs the question, would a member of the US military be elligible for the discount at a Canadian store?  As a Canadian serving south of the border, I've taken advantage of the discount offered by the local Lowe's here in Maryland...however, I now wonder if this has been a mistake.  Will a US Lowe's manager show up at my door and demand their two-bits back on my bag of grass seed and fertilizer?  Perhaps a letter to senior managment is in order before a diplomatic incident occurs.  ;D

I'm truely amazed at the volume of purchase discounts offered down here and the number of people that have thanked me for my service.  But then, I've also been asked:

1) Are you a Marine?
2) Are you a Green Beret?
3) Are you going hunting? 

 

[xo31@711ret]

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today it will expand its support of the military by offering an all day, every day 10 percent discount to all military personnel who are active, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members, with a valid, government-issued military ID card.

All other military veterans will receive the discount on the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day weekends

Just out of curiosity, what are 'all other military veterans'?

 

[Jimmy_D]

ones with no tours and less then 10 yrs? just guessing

 

[mariomike]

Just out of curiosity, what are 'all other military veterans'?

U.S.A.
"The term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.":
http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/38/usc_sec_38_00000101----000-.html

 

[Blackadder1916]

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – Lowe’s Companies, Inc. announced today it will expand its support of the military by offering an all day, every day 10 percent discount to all military personnel who are active, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members, with a valid, government-issued military ID card.

All other military veterans will receive the discount on the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day weekends

Just out of curiosity, what are 'all other military veterans'?

Those without a valid government issued ID card that indicates their status (and are the majority of veterans).  Those categories (mentioned in the quoted article) with an ID card are in essence those who have access to certain benefits, one of which is was sometimes a consideration in businesses offering military discounts.

The "benefit" is AAFES/NEX/MCX privileges.  Unlike CANEX, there are often recognizable savings when purchases are made there vice a like purchase in a commercial outlet.  While there may be a greater respect for military veterans in recent years with more spontaneuous acknowledgements of that respect (like military discounts), some businesses may be offering discounts to attract customers who would otherwise choose the PX (with lower prices and no sales tax) over off-base shopping.

 

[Stoker]

Those without a valid government issued ID card that indicates their status (and are the majority of veterans).  Those categories (mentioned in the quoted article) with an ID card are in essence those who have access to certain benefits, one of which is was sometimes a consideration in businesses offering military discounts.

The "benefit" is AAFES/NEX/MCX privileges.  Unlike CANEX, there are often recognizable savings when purchases are made there vice a like purchase in a commercial outlet.  While there may be a greater respect for military veterans in recent years with more spontaneuous acknowledgements of that respect (like military discounts), some businesses may be offering discounts to attract customers who would otherwise choose the PX (with lower prices and no sales tax) over off-base shopping.

Yes the savings they get for the AAFES/NEX/MCX are pretty nice. It was nice whenever we got a trip down to the States especially before Christmas and did a lot of shopping. Too bad we can't get the same for the CANEX.

 

[OldSolduer]

CANEX - what I heard may not be true so take this with a grain of salt:

1.  CANEX is owned by the Colonels and above - I say this is pure BS;
2.  CANEX must be close to the retail prices from the major chains in the local area so as to be competitive and not undercut the competition;


Like I said,.,,this is what I heard,.,,,

 

[Stoker]

CANEX - what I heard may not be true so take this with a grain of salt:

1.  CANEX is owned by the Colonels and above - I say this is pure BS;
2.  CANEX must be close to the retail prices from the major chains in the local area so as to be competitive and not undercut the competition;


Like I said,.,,this is what I heard,.,,,

I did hear that too however I don't think thats the case anymore. As for the Canex being competitive that may be true as well, however it would be nice to be able to shop there and be tax free. That would be a nice benefit for all serving mbr's.