Senior Discount Central~Post all discounts here

[Goonie]

Of course if you're bored, you could go very late and watch the fist fights in the parking lot. It gets very interesting there especially on the w.e. when the bars have closed.

Ex-fiancee used to work at an all-night restaurant, and was the midnight manager on weekends. One Saturday night I called her about midnight, and when she answered she very abruptly said "can't talk now...I'll call you back later!" About an hour later she called back and said that when I had called, she was dealing with one fight in the restaurant, and three more that had spilled out into the parking lot. She called 911 and told dispatch what was happening, and in a matter of minutes there were about a dozen squad cars there from the city PD, the county Sheriff's, and the state police.

They calmed everyone down, and asked her who she wanted arrested. She said to take them all away, and let the attorneys and judges hash it all out. All told, about 25 people got a free ride to the county lock-up that night. Also, that was the last night of the place being an all night restaurant. She called the owner and told him she was kicking everyone out, locking the doors, and going home. He told her she couldn't do that, and she replied that she was anyway, and that if he didn't like it, he could kiss her @ss.

It's quite amazing the show that a few drunken idiots can put on for the viewing public!

 

[bbbamI]

Great story Goonie! I've seen some folks get irate over their butter not being melted correctly. It turned out to be an expensive evening for them....no coupons for jail....

 

[two4theroad]

We went to the movies yesterday afternoon (Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons) and couldn't use our two for one coupon. But the kid did ring us in without asking us at the senior discount rate ($6 each--it's Cinemark on Mondays from now on for us!).

Off Topic.....How was the movie? I have been wanting to go see it....
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[two4theroad]

For those of you who awaken at 4 AM and are in bed by 7 PM, this is a real winner.

EDIT: I noticed you have to register and pay $7.95 per year membership fee before you can search the database and find discounts on the Senior Discounts website. Wonder why they don't offer a discount membership for seniors?

Actually we awaken much later than that. We brunch about 10 or 11, go to town to run errands, swing by IHOP between 3 and 5 on the way home, get the special, box up the leftovers and home we go. The leftovers are for lunch the next day. We usually have just salad, soup or a sandwich for dinner, if anything, after we get home.
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[Nords]

Sometimes -- at least when their age has nothing to do with the cost of providing the goods and services, I think it's a little shady.
It's not okay for race, or gender, or marital status, or sexual orientation or religion.
But it still doesn't seem right when the cost of providing the goods or services have nothing to do with age.

It isn't legal to discriminate for us old folks, just against.

Maybe it costs less to deal with seniors. The businesses are just hoping to fill all their seats before you show up to [-]monopolize all of their customer-service resources[/-] discuss their discount policies with them...

 

[Goonie]

The one restaurant that we go to frequently to dine...and I go to just about everyday for coffee.....really caters to it's senior customers. They have a large section on their menu that is "For Seniors Only". It's several of the more popular dinner selections, just a smaller portion than the normal menu item, and at a lesser cost. Since the normal portions of their dinners are immense, the smaller 'senior' portions are still quite large, and most folks who order the smaller portion still take a doggie bag when they leave! They give you a lot of food!!!

Also, if you're a 'regular' at their restaurant, and you're under the weather or the weather is too bad for you to venture out, the owners will deliver the meal of your choice to your house. No need to worry about having the cash on hand to pay for it....you don't pay until you're able to make it into the restaurant....whether it's a day, a week, or a month.

And one further way that the they cater to seniors, is if you need to go to a doctor or other medical appointment...whether in town or out (even as far away as Chicago....~80 miles), they will drive you there...free of charge!!! One elderly lady who was a regular there, had a cousin who died and she really wanted to go to the funeral, but it was about a 3 hour drive away. One of the owners heard her talking, and told her that he would drive her there, and that she could stay and visit with family & friends for as long as she wanted, and then he would drive her back home. He did it free of charge, and stayed there all day until she was ready to come back home.

One of our friends, a very dear elderly lady, passed away this past summer. She only lived about 1/2 block away from the restaurant, and was probably they're #1 customer, as she ate all of her meals there for many years. When she didn't show up to eat one day, the owner walked over and found her dead. He contacted the coroner, and then he contacted the funeral home. He told the funeral director that he would cater the meal after the funeral....for free....at the local VFW hall. And if they or the family needed anything, to contact him and he'd take care of it.....for free of course!

So I guess they offer the "Senior Discount PLUS" program.

 

[haha]

WOW! What a great place. I'd go there every day too.

Ha

 

[OAG]

Just outstanding and caring. There definitely few places like that today. At the risk of causing them a bit of a crowd - can you name the place?

 

[TromboneAl]

A nearby casino has the "Young at Heart" club for anyone over 50. $50 for dinner at the fancy restaurant on your birthday and anniversary, plus free bagel or cinnamon roll breakfast any weekday. Also one free dinner per month.

 

[Bestwifeever]

Cinemark movie theaters charge seniors $1.00 on Mondays.

The Monday senior deal at the Cinemark nearest to me is $5.25. Darn!

 

[Goonie]

Just outstanding and caring. There definitely few places like that today. At the risk of causing them a bit of a crowd - can you name the place?

It's the HiWay Restaurant in Ottawa, IL, open 6am to 9pm, 7 days a week. If ya go there, they'll treat ya just like family...ya might even get smacked up-side the head...or maybe they only do that to me.

Good food, and lots of it.....Good service, and fast....Good prices, and they'll smile when they take your money!

It's a family restaurant, that also serves cocktails, wine, and beer. In fact, if you order a dinner, for an additional 10¢, you can get a glass of wine, too!

Many of the other restaurants in town have gone out of business, are going out of business, or else their business has dropped off drastically. Not so for the HiWay! They just finished putting on a new addition, and completely remodeling the interior. They never shutdown to do it either....they paid the contractors to do the work from 9pm to 6am, so that customers wouldn't be inconvenienced. And they did the interior remodeling in sections, so 80%-90% of the restaurant was always available for seating. Work areas were sealed off during the business hours. It took longer, and cost more to do it that way, but the owners always put their customers comfort and convenience #1.

 

[Rustic23]

Ziggy,
Guess Lady's night out is a no no also!
Or how about Kids tickets at a theater?
Or Kids eat free with Adult meal?
How about an extra tax deduction for each child?

Business is in the business of making a profit. The don't give those discounts for the fun of it, or because they feel sorry for seniors. To the extent seniors have disposable income they are trying to make sure it is spent at Burger King rather than Mickey D's. Those that are looking for fairness in everything in life, you are going to enjoy an long and miserable life.

 

[clifp]

Tomorrow is the big 50 for me. I already have an AARP card (long story). Anybody know of senior discounts for the 50-55 group?

 

[crazy connie]

Happy "BIG 50" just a wee bit early!

Thanks for bringing this thread back!

My favorite discount is for Fry's Food & Drug which is part of Krogers. The first Wed of every month you can get 10% off everything except food & tobacco with the Senior Vip Card. The put out pots of coffee and trays from the bakery to boot. I usually stock up and with the sales wind up with 30 to 35% savings on all my staples for the month!

 

[REWahoo]

Anybody know of senior discounts for the 50-55 group?

Heck yes! Since these places rarely (as in almost never) post the discount, how do you know what the age requirements are? You don't.

Always ask "Can I get a senior discount?". Unless you've had some work done I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised how many times you are successful.

 

[Dawg52]

Piggly Wiggly grocery stores gives 5% off to seniors every Tuesday. Not sure what their definition of a senior is but I get it. Just put on your old face when you check out.

 

[bbbamI]

 

[Rustic23]

Krogers gives a 5% for seniors if you use their Kroger card. (not the credit card but the card that tracks your purchases. Well for us it track's Slim Kudas purchases!)

 

[W2R]

Don't forget to ask for Senior Coffee at McDonald's! It's pretty cheap. I don't know what the age cut-off is, because with our grey/white hair they always think we are more than old enough.

 

[73ss454]

Certain funeral homes have a prepaid discount for folks over 50.

 

[freebird5825]

Tomorrow is the big 50 for me. I already have an AARP card (long story). Anybody know of senior discounts for the 50-55 group?

Another one bites the dust...
Have a really great birthday and watch out for big bunches of black balloons.
They know exactly where you are when you turn 50.

Many people still think you have to be 55 to get the red/white card, so have fun asking for those discounts.

 

[Walt34]

The Red Byrd in Kearneysville, MD offers a discount for those over fifty. Nice family run restaurant, not fancy, but good food at reasonable prices. There's not much else in Kearneysville besides the post office and some houses. They don't even have a gas station. For that you have take the ten-minute drive to Boonsboro, MD.

 

[Goonie]

Don't forget to ask for Senior Coffee at McDonald's! It's pretty cheap. I don't know what the age cut-off is, because with our grey/white hair they always think we are more than old enough.

Hardee's and Burger King have the senior coffee discounts too. Hardee's was 38¢ the last time I was there, and BK is 49¢ (for senior coffee OR fountain drinks!)....free refills at both places! Plus they have $1 menus too!

Two of us went to BK on Monday and both had 'breakfast' for $4.78 total (including tax!)...She had french toast sticks and coffee, and I had 4 tacos and iced tea. My favorite thing about BK is that you can order lunch ANYTIME of day...even during their breakfast hours...therefore tacos for breakfast!!!

 

[Moemg]

Tomorrow is the big 50 for me. I already have an AARP card (long story). Anybody know of senior discounts for the 50-55 group?

You do know that you have entered Colonscopy age ?

 

[HFWR]

You do know that you have entered Colonscopy age ?

Wonder if they offer a volume discount?