A lot of places give discount to "seniors" -- restaurants, theaters, concerts, stores, and so on. But exactly what do they mean by "senior"? It is never written down in the same advertisement. By "senior", do they mean age 60? 65? 70? AARP membership? What exactly constitutes a "senior"?

 

It varies depending on the place. You can qualify for AARP membership at age 50, but I don't think most peeps think of that age as "senior". Certainly not MsP!! I need to stay as young as possible to keep up with the Hunkster. Lately, it's "50 is the new 40" but I think 60 is probably closer to the mark.

 

Some places do give discounts at 55. Many places differ. I'm not 55 yet, so I'm not asking for 10%. I will take the discounts that came with the AARP card. Saved money on eyeglasses and hotel rooms in the past year or two.

 

I always ask for it at checkout. I let them decide if I qualify.



Most people recognize the fact that I am old fart without carding me.

 

Kohls offered a 15% senior discount ON TOP of all their other discounts one Wednesday of the month. It was for age 55 or older up until the last month or so when it rose to age 62.

That SUX!

 

Right now, you gotta ask to be sure. I expect that the "senior" discount threshold will escalate as more of the population reaches the current thresholds, though. And it's already happened. Used to be, you could ski free at Vail if you were 70. I don't think they do that any more. HPH

 

I don't really remember -- it's been too long ago... I'm older than Emil, and he's says he's 102!

 

In Ohio you're a Senior offially at age 60, but for fishing licences it's 65. you figure.

 

OK, so there are two separate factors: each establishment has its own definition; and for each establishment it is a moving target. That explains why it is never printed out. That way, they can claim a different number as time goes by. It is so unfair for us seniors though.

 

I think it's 65 for most restaurants around here. I don't remember ever seeing a discount offered in any of the stores in these parts.