# AAFES and Military Exchanges to Allow Veterans to Shop Online starting Nov. 11 **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 17, 2017, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155 "2017-10-17T20:58:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/41 "2017-10-27T20:43:43Z")
So they let me in early. I’m looking around now, I probably need a new chainsaw anyway. My old Poulon has enough problem where I don’t feel like fixing it this time. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2017, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/42 "2017-10-27T21:15:27Z")
Well the The ECHO CS-400-18AA chain saw (gas) which has good ratings including a recommended by Consumer Reports is $299.99 w/ free shipping from the Exchange but $272.99 + $41.60 shipping from Amazon, no Prime on this. The selection of chainsaws is small on the Exchange but at least they have a high quality one for what appears to be the lowest price. ---
**Author:** ![Exchange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e95f7d/32.png) [@Exchange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exchange)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/43 "2017-10-28T19:23:32Z")
> [@Bear\_Nenno](#): > > Admittedly, it would take a lot more data points and a larger sample to make any sort of determinate claim, but I decided to take a quick peak. After logging in, the first thing I went to was shoes. The ASICS Men’s GEL-Nimbus 19 Running Shoes is $128.00 from AAEFES, with free shipping due to being over $59. The same style, size, and model shoe at amazon is $99, with free shipping through Prime. Plus I’d qualify for another 15% off that price due to Amazon Prime’s 15% off your first shoe purchase coupon. > I definitely agree that all Veterans should have access, and I’m surprised they haven’t allowed this since the beginning of [aafes.com](http://aafes.com) online shopping. I’m also glad to see any increase in AAFES business, as they return a percentage back to the military MWR programs. Unfortunately, I don’t think it really benefits the shoppers, though. Granted, I’m sure there are sales or other products that might be cheaper. It’s always good to have another option to find the best price, that’s for sure. If the products is shipped from Amazon (not 3rd party), then our online store will certainly price match. Our online store also price matches other online retailers as well. ---
**Author:** ![Exchange](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e95f7d/32.png) [@Exchange](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exchange)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2017, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/44 "2017-10-28T19:25:51Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Holy Crap, AAFES has joined the Dope! Just making sure our customers have the correct information! You are always welcome to post questions to our Facebook page or send us a PM on Facebook. We’re here to assist in any way we can! ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/45 "2018-02-05T21:27:10Z")
> [@x-ray\_vision](#): > > Also, New Federal Veterans ID Card Coming Soon: > > [How to Get a Veteran ID Card: Eligibility and Application Process](https://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-id-card/) The webpage has been updated. ID cards are available now. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2019, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/46 "2019-04-15T20:31:27Z")
So a year later, I finally completed the effort to get my ID card. I signed up with Lowes last summer but the ID card is the easiest way to get the Home Depot discount and a lot of other ones. I have a printed version and the actual card will apparently be mailed to me soon. ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2019, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/47 "2019-04-16T13:26:00Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > So a year later, I finally completed the effort to get my ID card. I signed up with Lowes last summer but the ID card is the easiest way to get the Home Depot discount and a lot of other ones. I have a printed version and the actual card will apparently be mailed to me soon. I’d completely forgotten about this, so thanks for resurrecting it. In the meantime, I did sign up for Lowes, but I’m finding information on Home Depot hit or miss. Lowes actually publishes their policy online, and I get my discount even if I order online. Home Depot, from what I can tell, is store specific, so I’ve not tried whipping out my veterans’ license there yet. Do you have veteran status on your license, or do you have to use your ID card at your Home Depot? ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/48 "2019-04-16T13:43:19Z")
> [@Bear\_Nenno](#): > > And these televisions here [https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN85JU7100-85-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B00VB9MM5A/ref=sr\_1\_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1508429595&sr=8-2&keywords=samsung+4k+80"](https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN85JU7100-85-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B00VB9MM5A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1508429595&sr=8-2&keywords=samsung+4k+80%22) are ONLY $200 at AAFES. With free shipping. That’s way better than Amazon, who has it over-priced at $5444.94. I sure would like to get it from Amazon if only they’d lower their price to match AAFES. > > I SAID I’D LIKE TO BUY IT FROM [AMAZON.COM](http://AMAZON.COM) IF ONLY THEY’D LOWER THE PRICE TO $200 LIKE AAFES!!! > (fingers crossed) > [@x-ray\_vision](#): > > It’s down to $5100. We’re getting there. 🙂 Incidentally, that TV now costs MORE at $5,946.33. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/49 "2019-04-16T14:07:49Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Incidentally, that TV now costs MORE at $5,946.33. :eek: Does it come with a wall to hang it on? ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/50 "2019-04-16T17:35:22Z")
> [@Balthisar](#): > > I’d completely forgotten about this, so thanks for resurrecting it. In the meantime, I did sign up for Lowes, but I’m finding information on Home Depot hit or miss. Lowes actually publishes their policy online, and I get my discount even if I order online. Home Depot, from what I can tell, is store specific, so I’ve not tried whipping out my veterans’ license there yet. > > Do you have veteran status on your license, or do you have to use your ID card at your Home Depot? I still don’t have it on my license, so I ordered the Vet ID card. That is what Home Depot and others stores will take. Lowes does make the entire thing easier. ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/51 "2019-04-16T19:10:54Z")
> [@Balthisar](#): > > I’d completely forgotten about this, so thanks for resurrecting it. In the meantime, I did sign up for Lowes, but I’m finding information on Home Depot hit or miss. Lowes actually publishes their policy online, and I get my discount even if I order online. Home Depot, from what I can tell, is store specific, so I’ve not tried whipping out my veterans’ license there yet. > > Do you have veteran status on your license, or do you have to use your ID card at your Home Depot? Just spend more than 20 years in the Army and get a retired ID card. No problems at Home Depot. You’re welcome. ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2019, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/52 "2019-04-16T22:35:54Z")
> [@Loach](#): > > Just spend more than 20 years in the Army and get a retired ID card. No problems at Home Depot. You’re welcome. Too late. They won’t take me back at my age. Got out in the booming economy, where E-4 pay was undervalued, and private industry took damned good care of me. (That’s not a criticism of the military; I served it well, and it served me well, too.) ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/53 "2019-11-07T14:35:06Z")
For a short time Amazon Prime is giving Vets $40 off the 1 year renewal of Prime. Following this link should get you there: [https://www.va.gov/opa/amazon.asp](https://www.va.gov/opa/amazon.asp) Also $40 off new memberships. I noticed Kohls is giving 30% off to Vets on Veteran’s Day (November 11th) Some other discounts list by the VA here: [Veterans Day Discounts 2019, Free Meals, Resources Exclusive to Veterans - VA News](https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/67508/veterans-day-discounts-2019/) ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/54 "2019-11-07T14:53:18Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > For a short time Amazon Prime is giving Vets $40 off the 1 year renewal of Prime. Following this link should get you there: [404 - page not found](https://www.va.gov/opa/amazon.asp) Also $40 off new memberships This is a good deal, since it can be used for renewals. > [@](#): > > I noticed Kohls is giving 30% off to Vets on Veteran’s Day (November 11th) > Some other discounts list by the VA here: [Veterans Day Discounts 2019, Free Meals, Resources Exclusive to Veterans - VA News](https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/67508/veterans-day-discounts-2019/) If Kohls offered 100% off to Vets, I still wouldn’t shop there. ---
**Author:** ![x-ray\_vision](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/x-ray_vision/32/351_2.png) [@x-ray\_vision](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/x-ray_vision)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/55 "2019-11-07T14:58:19Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > This is a good deal, since it can be used for renewals. That’s not what it says on that link: > [@](#): > > This is a one-time discount and the membership fee will return to standard pricing upon next annual renewal. ETA: Unless you meant it can be used for a one time renewal for current Prime members. ---
**Author:** ![Slash1972](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slash1972/32/6461_2.png) [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/56 "2019-11-07T15:14:12Z")
> [@x-ray\_vision](#): > > ETA: Unless you meant it can be used for a one time renewal for current Prime members. Yes, this. When I first heard of it, I thought I missed out since I already have a Prime Account. But then read it can be used for a one-time renewal, so that makes it even better. ---
**Author:** ![xizor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/xizor/32/102_2.png) [@xizor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xizor)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/57 "2019-11-07T16:31:51Z")
> [@Slash1972](#): > > Yes, this. When I first heard of it, I thought I missed out since I already have a Prime Account. But then read it can be used for a one-time renewal, so that makes it even better. I just did this, it was easy and just extended my current prime membership by one year at the discounted price. Need to know your discharge date for verification. ---
**Author:** ![Balthisar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/balthisar/32/2825_2.png) [@Balthisar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Balthisar)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2019, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155/58 "2019-11-07T23:14:36Z")
> [@What\_Exit](#): > > For a short time Amazon Prime is giving Vets $40 off the 1 year renewal of Prime. Following this link should get you there: [404 - page not found](https://www.va.gov/opa/amazon.asp) Also $40 off new memberships. Yup. Now I’m good until September 2021. Also, it’s getting REALLY easy to verify oneself as a veteran. It used to be damned hard and require a lot of documentation. Now? My name, birthday, and ETS month/year. Nice! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aafes-and-military-exchanges-to-allow-veterans-to-shop-online-starting-nov-11/799155.md?page=2)