Senior discounts: up-to-date overview

[Focus]

I know there's been some debate about whether senior discounts should be "retired", but for those who don't mind using them while they're still around, here's a new article that provides a nice overview:

Take advantage of these 'hidden' senior discounts - MarketWatch

Quote:

"The age to qualify often varies but the starting point is usually 50, as it is for AARP members. Sometimes the qualification age can be 55 or even 60-plus, so it’s necessary to ask."

[Amethyst]

Over the past 2 years, I've hired more than a dozen contractors from Angie's List, all of whom advertise "senior discounts." When I ask for the senior discount to be taken off the estimate, they always assure me that the senior discount is "already in the estimate." Since I am not 62, and don't look it (yet), I am pretty sure they are shading the truth...that there is no such thing as a senior discount; it is only a way to lure older customers. After all, how am I going to find out?

Edit: I just realized this post makes no sense without adding that I am asking for the discount on behalf of my husband, who is "senior." It's just that I am the one who interviews people these days.

[jebmke]

The $10 lifetime pass to national parks is one of the best of the list. Many of the so-called senior discounts by travel providers is available to any member of AARP regardless of age.

[Big_Hitter]

the best senior discount, IMO, is free skiing at age 70+

[daylatedollarshort]

I don't know if this is national, but Ross Dress for Less by us has Senior Day on Tuesdays - 15% off. It is for 55+. Sometimes we have to ask for it and sometimes not. When they don't ask we wonder which one of us, or maybe both of us, they were keying off of!

[haha]

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Originally Posted by Amethyst Over the past 2 years, I've hired more than a dozen contractors from Angie's List, all of whom advertise "senior discounts." When I ask for the senior discount to be taken off the estimate, they always assure me that the senior discount is "already in the estimate." Since I am not 62, and don't look it (yet), I am pretty sure they are shading the truth...that there is no such thing as a senior discount; it is only a way to lure older customers. After all, how am I going to find out? Edit: I just realized this post makes no sense without adding that I am asking for the discount on behalf of my husband, who is "senior." It's just that I am the one who interviews people these days.

Is "shading the truth" the same as lying, but less difficult for polite people to say?

Ha

[target2019]

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Originally Posted by jebmke The $10 lifetime pass to national parks is one of the best of the list. Many of the so-called senior discounts by travel providers is available to any member of AARP regardless of age.

Coincidentally, just picked up the lifetime pass today, at Skyline Drive. It is a great deal.