What is the age you start to get senior citizen discounts?

Kathsgrdn

11 years ago

Just curious.

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sushipup1
11 years ago
Depends on the business/organization. Some at 50, some at 55, some at 60 or 62. All by 65, I'm sure.
dees_1
11 years ago
It Depends....ha HA! I crack myself up....but seriously folks, I'll be here all week.

Some places give discounts to AARP members. If so, you can become an AARP member at 50. But like sushipup said, generally 55, 60, 62 and 65 are most common.

I know a lot of times you have to ask. I'm dreading that though...the asking part. It kind of sucks....
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I have been carded most of my adult life. When I was 18 I was embarrassed. In my 20s I was annoyed. During my 30s I was thrilled! In my early 40s it was back to being embarrassing. It only happened once but it was doosy. I was going trough a checkout at a grocery store. My purchase included a bottle of wine, and the elderly gentleman checker asked for my ID. I assumed it was an awkward attempt at flirting so I smiled at him and said "I don't think so". He loudly and sternly said "Young lady, I don't make the rules here and I like my job." I produced my ID, which he examined closely before ringing up my bottle of wine. By then everyone nearby was following this weird episode and snickering. They clearly had better eyesight than the old gentleman! He did apologize and said the store had a policy of checking everyone buying alcohol who looked like they might be 30 or less, so I guess it was a compliment of sorts but one I could have lived without! Since then, no one asks for my ID anymore. Now I miss it. Sigh...
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OnAHolliday
11 years ago
Heh.. that was funny.

One of my knees sure as heck should be eligible right now but I have to wait for my chronological age to catch up to it.
linda_in_iowa
11 years ago
I started asking for senior discounts at movie theaters when I was in my late 50s and anyone I would go to the movies with was 65 or older. Now that I am 70 and gray haired, I don't have to ask.
minnie_tx
11 years ago
I've had this link for a while check it out hope it is still good

Here is a link that might be useful: 107 Stores with Senior Discounts
cynic
11 years ago
I've seen anywhere from 50-70 depending on the place.
OklaMoni
11 years ago
Or, if you have grey hair, you might get asked, if you want the senior discount at the early age of 47?

LOL, that happened to me.

Now, at 58 I have to ask for it most of the time.

Go figure.

Moni
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11 years ago
We just enrolled in AARP so I need to check out some of the advantages. We also have some AAA discounts that we don't always use. They(AAA) has a good discount for eyeglasses if you get them from one of the stores they recommend. LensCrafters is one.DH got 30% off there on his eyeglasses. I thought that was pretty good.

We also have the Golden Buckeye Card. I have yet to use that and have had it for some time now. I always forget to ask.

When I was 50 the last thing I wanted to think about was a senior discount.LOL

Thanks for the link.
SunnyDJ
11 years ago
Around here it's any where from 50 and up...Years ago we were on our way to Florida and my hubby turned 50...He was so excited to be able to show his card and get a discount at some of the motels along the way....Now, they don't even ask for the card, they just look at us and know.....Oh the perks of being old!
cathyid
11 years ago
I have no problem asking for discounts. Just remember some are only available a certain day of the week. Another discount that goes unclaimed is the VA discount for veterans and active military with ID.

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