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Senior Citizen Shopping & Discounts
Senior Citizens Can Find Savings on Spring Garden Preparations
By David Smidt,
SeniorDiscounts.com
 May 8, 2007 - Spring is here and summer is rapidly approaching.
Although many parts of the country seem to still be feeling the grasp of
winter, it is still a good time to put the green thumb to work and get
that yard and those plants ready for the coming warmer weather.
Every spring many of us seem to find ourselves in
one of the garden or home centers looking for potting soil, those spring
flowers or a new pair of gloves. Most of us probably visit one of the
large home center chains because they seem to have everything you need
at reasonable prices, but they probably do not offer a senior discount
and if you have questions, you may have to wait to speak to someone.
Try going to one of the local garden or home
centers. Many local and regional stores provide discounts for older
customers and with these discounts the prices can be comparable to those
of larger chains. Smaller stores also rely on their attention to
customer's needs in order to compete with the larger stores. This
translates to a staff that is generally more available and knowledgeable
for your gardening questions.
While Ace Hardware stores may seem like a large
retail chain, most of the stores are owned by local business people as
franchises. This translates to many of the Ace Hardware locations across
the country offering a discount to their mature customers. While they
may not have everything a large retailer has, one can find most
everything you would need for the garden.
Senior discounts at the local stores and at Ace
Hardware stores are typically 10%, but could be higher. Garden center
discounts are usually available to people 55 years of age and older
while home improvement centers may start at 60 or 62 years of age. It is
also common for these discounts to only be available on certain days of
the week, usually a Tuesday or Wednesday.
It is always a good idea to call your local home or
garden center to inquire about its discounts policy ahead of time. Most
of these stores will not advertise the discount in the store or on its
web site, but its staff should be able to tell you if one is available
over the phone.
There is one large chain that does currently offer
a senior discount, Home Depot. AARP members can receive a 4% discount on
gift cards purchased online through the AARP web site only. Visit the
AARP web site for more details.
Article submitted by SeniorDiscounts. The largest
database of discounts available to people 50 and older.
http://www.seniordiscounts.com
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