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Coquille · ‎07-20-2011

We have had AARP since we're 50. We have saved a fortune in drugs due to our membership. For that alone, it's worth it. It's not AARP insurance(supplemental) just the regular discount card.

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Moonchilde · ‎05-23-2010

I belonged for a year about 10-12 years ago, let my membership lapse, was pestered for a couple of years and am now pester-free.

My impression while belonging was that this is an organization for those with a fairly hefty discretionary income and not so much living SS to SS check. Lots of ads & articles about financial planning, cruises, worldwide travel, vacation villas, etc. They were always trying to sell you something, or upsell something, page after page, and it really annoyed me, interspersed with general advice on how to spend money, period.

I got so I tossed the monthly newspaper out after barely glancing at it, so little did I relate to the contents. I did usually enjoy the (quarterly?) actual magazine, which contained a lot less "spend your money here" stuff.

It depends on what you want discounts for. In my experience AAA discounts have been as much or better than AARP's, for things I was interested in.

If you own your own residence and are quite comfortably well off with a fair chunk of discretionary income, then all the ads, articles and discounts would appeal much more than to someone who is just squeaking by. JMO.

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Imadickens · ‎06-15-2016

My husband and I are members. I read the magazine. We also ask about the different prices when using the discounts. Hotels, etc gladly tell you what the best price they offer is. I think it cost us $12 for the year. I wasn't aware of the other discounts available (movie tickets, etc) but will check it out.

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ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

I belonged for several years ... but quit when I became aware that their "social" viewpoint differed from mine.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

i have had a card since the age of about 39......it more than pays for itself with the discounts received. got it through my husband who was 50. i dont really receive any more junk mail or email than any other group i belong to or any other websites i subscribe to.

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qvcaddition · ‎03-10-2010

@Mistreatedbycs

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
The people I know that belong to AARP are all for the "discounts".

Just the word discounts makes them all excited to be a member.

The problem with discounts is no one know what the original price should be, they believe and I mean believe that this card/membership allows them
to buy at a much lower price than anyone else.

I don't know first hand if the pricing is that good but it would be interesting if someone that's not a member vs someone that is a member get a quote. But I heard some plans are just for AARP members so there wouldn't be anything to compare.

I guess when you get old you get to the point of believing you need to be "entitled" to lower costs for everything....it's that senior citizen discounts that have been embedded in people's minds.

It,s an entitlement to get old. I guess the AARP discount would be like the younger getting coupons. The magazine has interesting articles where you get knowledge. One might be respect for the elderly, something very rare today. With today,s prices, every little bit helps. A lot of younger people use ebates and other discounts, so what is wrong with getting a senior discount. It,s only 10%. Wow, we might get a big saving there. Everyone will be old someday, if lucky. Think of the alternative

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

We have been members of AARP for 18 years now and to this point I have yet to experience all these e mails and mailings you all seem to constantly complain about every time the subject of AARP is brought up. I get a monthly magazine and a newsletter, both I enjoy very much, as they address issues pertinent to seniors. That's all.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

It is a sad state of affairs that in our society today people will not participate in a great organization that does a lot of good for senior citizens and the handicapped because of partison politics. The left leaning politics is really just them putting resources where it does the best for their members - seniors and the handicapped.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
The people I know that belong to AARP are all for the "discounts".

Just the word discounts makes them all excited to be a member.

The problem with discounts is no one know what the original price should be, they believe and I mean believe that this card/membership allows them
to buy at a much lower price than anyone else.

I don't know first hand if the pricing is that good but it would be interesting if someone that's not a member vs someone that is a member get a quote. But I heard some plans are just for AARP members so there wouldn't be anything to compare.

I guess when you get old you get to the point of believing you need to be "entitled" to lower costs for everything....it's that senior citizen discounts that have been embedded in people's minds.

That's a rather rude comment to make about the elderly population. It seems to me that there is also a younger generation that feels "entitled" to have whatever they want, when they want it. (The attitude of "entitlement" knows no age barrier.)

Perhaps seniors think that they've worked their entire lives, paid into services that support our country and, yes, do deserve some benefit from that.

There are a lot of programs that offers discounts for anyone who wants them. After all, do you pay full price for everything or do you search for a better deal?

And AARP does more than just offer discounts.

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Mistreatedbycs · ‎03-10-2010

@qvcaddition wrote:
@Mistreatedbycs
@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
The people I know that belong to AARP are all for the "discounts".

Just the word discounts makes them all excited to be a member.

The problem with discounts is no one know what the original price should be, they believe and I mean believe that this card/membership allows them
to buy at a much lower price than anyone else.

I don't know first hand if the pricing is that good but it would be interesting if someone that's not a member vs someone that is a member get a quote. But I heard some plans are just for AARP members so there wouldn't be anything to compare.

I guess when you get old you get to the point of believing you need to be "entitled" to lower costs for everything....it's that senior citizen discounts that have been embedded in people's minds.
It,s an entitlement to get old. I guess the AARP discount would be like the younger getting coupons. The magazine has interesting articles where you get knowledge. One might be respect for the elderly, something very rare today. With today,s prices, every little bit helps. A lot of younger people use ebates and other discounts, so what is wrong with getting a senior discount. It,s only 10%. Wow, we might get a big saving there. Everyone will be old someday, if lucky. Think of the alternative

No it's not an entitlement to get old.......when you get old, you feel entitled. Two seperate meanings.

I get it everyday in my small store, asking for a senior discount, What? I run a small store. don't advertise any type of discount and all I get is, do you have senior citizen discounts. I know you won't get it if you don't ask but seriously? Wow, a 10% discount with my merchandise margin is a big deal.

Sorry we agree to disagree.