Store Discounts not offered fairly

Lowe's doesnt offer discounts on a regular basis. There are certain
times of the year that a military discount is offered but only at
times like July 4th and Memorial Day. If you are getting a discount
at your home store then they are doing it as a courtesy to you. This
is not a corporate wide discount, this is a store level discont. We
have an AFB here and we dont offer every day military discounts. Feel
privelaged that you are getting a discount when you are. Lowe's
offers every day low prices and will price match competitors prices.
Because of this, they do not offer special discounts.

I smell BS. Who travels and goes to Lowes? Were they running some
super promotion in Florida where you needed to buy that
chipper/shredder or 2x4's that you couldn't wait to buy 1000 miles
away in NY?

Thanks for the input and advice.

Let's try this again...

While travelling in Florida, I discovered that the discount I get back
home is not honored at all locations. I do realize that the Fort Drum
location probably offers the discount because of the nearby military
base. However, there are lots of retired veterans who no longer live
near a base. I think it would be a great move if you offered this
discount at all of your locations. I'm sure it would encourage lots of
vets to chose you over Home Depot or other home improvement stores. In
turn, they would tell their friends and family about your great
service, and increase your business nationwide.

Because I have always recieved great service, and because I do most of
my shopping at home, I will continue to frequent Lowes for my home
improvement needs. But I do hope that you take my suggestion into
consideration.

Thanks in advance,
Daniel P.

Here's a suggestion for a better letter:

Dear Lowes:

I routinely shop at my local Lowe's and am allowed a retired military
discount on purchases. I live in Jefferson County NY, near Fort Drum.

Daniel,
Thank you so much for serving for our country! I think your question
does have merit but perhaps writing it in the form of a suggestion
would be better. Some times just certain branches allow discounts (if
they are near bases, etc.) I think it would be a good idea for Lowes
(and other retail establishments as well) to give a discount.

Good idea, bad execution of the letter!

You say "store discounts not offered fairly" and then you're more than
happy to accept a discount that's not offered to everyone.

I don't mean to put down your service to this country. It's a noble
thing to do.

However, so are several other professions that do NOT receive
discounts. What about police offers? Teachers?

What about the cab driver that brings me home to see my kids? The
auto mechanic who makes sure my car is safe? The health inspector who
makes sure that the restaurant I'm eating at is safe?

What about the actor that makes me forget my cares, even for just a
hour? What about the guy who picks up trash in the park? The
programmers that build Planet Feedback so that you could write your
letter?

You see, your local Lowes is giving an unfair discount to certain
people. They give it to people who were, at one point in their lives,
in the military.

Why is that fair?

..I occasionally have good advice. LOL

Excellent response. Very well put!

But I like your messages most all the time. :oD Thanks for a very
helpful comment!