Home Depot making military discount harder to use (for our protection)

[Snattlerake]

No longer will HD honor military ID's, or VA cards. You have to now create a HD account online, sign in, go to my account, military discount, and then let the cashier scan the QR code.

Here is the scenario, What used to be me presenting items to purchase and my military ID card, then a nice, "Thanks for your service."

I have to log on to their website on every purchase and follow five to six steps and drop down menus. Then wait in line to purchase my items.

It really seems to me the higher ups are betting a lot won't go through the hassle for a $1.97 bolt and will be realizing profit they were losing on their 10% discount policy.

Ain't capitalism and technology wonderful?

 

[rc508pir]

And you still cant buy online either I bet

**** Home depot

 

[Newbie]

It's not a capitalism thing, it's a big brother thing. If you use an app they have your phone data. They can now know more things about you than they could ever get from your web browser.

 

[PBramble]

It's also a "people got discharged and kept their inactive cards" thing. I knew a guy who used his for everything. And as a side note, his discharge wasn't medical nor due to appropriate timeframe. They're just vetting them now to make sure they actually get the discount.

 

[TerryMiller]

We've not had enough purchases at HD to worry about it, but the wife carries a copy of my DD-214 in her purse, and if some business asked if I am a veteran, she shows that and we get the discount. Also, my driver's license is marked to indicate that I am a veteran, so sometimes I just show that to them and get the discount.

 

[2busy]

We've not had enough purchases at HD to worry about it, but the wife carries a copy of my DD-214 in her purse, and if some business asked if I am a veteran, she shows that and we get the discount. Also, my driver's license is marked to indicate that I am a veteran, so sometimes I just show that to them and get the discount.

I have a Va card and it is on my license also. Helps a little

 

[Duncandl]

It's douchebags who never served and claiming every military discount they can kind of problem.

 

[1shott]

And you still cant buy online either I bet

**** Home depot

Wrong, with the new registration for the first time you will be able to use the military online.

 

[1shott]

Thye are also going to start refusing returns without a receipt. So either keep your receipts, pay by card or sign up for pro xtra and never lose a receipt.

 

[BillPenn]

Well this is a bummer. I have saved literally thousands using their military discount. Now I will have to figure out their app before going to buy stuff for my next remodel.