Monday, August 13, 2007
This
Week's Special Section:
This is a topic SeniorDiscounts has previously
not touched on, so before you go for your next haircut, check out this week's
issue on savings at national and local hair salons.
Sound
Off:
After the horrific bridge collapse in Minnesota, Congress is looking
to assess the state if our transportation system. Do you believe our highways
and bridges are outdated? Let others know what you think in our Discussion
Boards.
Senior
Discounts Section:
We highlight discounts available at Costco, on shipping
supplies and vitamins, among others.
Challenge
Section:
SeniorDiscounts announces a new winner in the Add A Discount Challenge
and Weekly Newsletter Challenge every week. Do you know in which of the lower
48 states the coldest temperature, -70 Degrees Fahrenheit, was recorded?
Richard of Stillwater, OK tells us that the Mazzio's Pizza restaurant in his town provides a 10% discount to diners 50 and older.
Roy, in Chester, MD informs us that the Tru-Value Hardware stores in his area provide a 10% discount to customers 55 and older.
Jim of Honolulu, HI lets us know that University of Hawaii at Manoa Men's Basketball Team provides a 15% discount on season tickets for sports fans 65 and older.
Thanks
for all of your submissions.
Let
us and others know
about senior discounts,
click here.
Discounts on Hair Care and Salons
Are you the type of person who waits as long as possible before going to get your hair cut or do you schedule your next hair appointment before leaving the salon? Either way, there may be some potential savings available to you. The only requirement is that you may need to have some gray hairs.
Where to Look:
There are a handful of national salons and hair care services that do offer discounts to seniors. These salons typically provide basic services and market to customers who are interested in a good haircut at a reasonable price. Local barbers and salons may be the better place to find a discount while providing some extra services and a personal touch. Locally owned hair stylists rely on repeat business and great service to keep their chairs occupied and thus tend to be willing to offer discounts so you keep coming back. Don't count on the high end salons to provide senior discounts.
Discount Amount:
Discounts start at 10% and go up from there. Customers are paying more for the service than for products or overhead; so many discounts will be in the 20% range.
Availability:
The
national chains tend to offer a senior discount everyday of the week, but local
salons may only offer discounts on certain days to fill their schedules on otherwise
slow days. Tuesdays are the most common, but some places offer discounts every
weekday as the weekends are busier.
Age Requirements:
As always, the age requirements can vary by location, but usually begin at the age of 60.
Some Tips:
Next time you go for a haircut at one of the national chains, try calling in advance. Many locations will allow you to put your name down on their waiting list so you don't have to wait as long when you arrive.
Here are a few examples of discounts offered at some national chains:
Great
Clips
Customers 65 and older receive a $1-3 discount off of the regular
adult price for a haircut. Check your local Great Clips for more information.
www.greatclips.com
MasterCuts
MasterCuts offers customers 60 and older a 20% discount on all salon services
and hair care products, Monday - Thursday only. Must present a senior discount
card that can be obtained at any location.
www.mastercuts.com
Supercuts
Many Supercuts locations offer $2 off the regular adult price for a haircut
to people 60 and older. Discount amount, and participation may vary by location,
so be sure to ask in advance.
www.supercuts.com
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Before
September 1st, join Costco Wholesale and receive a $10 Costco Cash Card. The annual
Costco membership also includes a free Household Card. ($10 Costco Cash Card offer
is available only to non-members for their first year of membership. Limit one
offer per household.)You must print out the application form and bring it to the
nearest Costco location. (New discount offers will be available on September 1,
2007.) Click here to print the form:
http://www.seniordiscounts.com/CostcoSeniorDiscount.pdf
If you are already a Costco Member, Costco has a special offer through American express. Click here: http://www.seniordiscounts.com/CostcoAmexOffer.pdf
WolfCamera.com is dedicated to providing the best selection of quality photo, video and consumer electronics products at the most competitive prices available. At WolfCamera.com your order is always tax-free, includes Free Shipping on most photo items and is protected by their Low Price Guarantee. SeniorDiscounts members receive a 5% discount on-line at WolfCamera.com. You must use the link provided on the SeniorDiscounts.com web site to receive the discount. (Must be a Premium Member.)
Find
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that matches your needs at NewLifeStyles.com.
View maps and online tours or get driving directions. Check out their new, easier
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This free referral service helps you find everything from Home Care and Assisted
Living to Financial Planning and Personal Emergency Responses. Click
Here.
Add
a Discount Challenge
Each week in this newsletter we announce a new winner in the Add A Discount Challenge. Let your fellow senior discounters know about any new discounts you find and keep those discounts coming.
We
are looking for any and all NEW Senior Discounts. This means discounts that we
don't already have on our web site. Ask at your favorite place of business and
find out if it offers a senior discount. If it does, simply submit it on our web
site. Click
here.
As always, we greatly appreciate your participation in adding value to our service.
Our
winner of the senior discount challenge this week, Roy Rafter Sr. of Chester,
MD, will receive a one year SeniorDiscounts Premium Membership and Guide
Book. Roy, please e-mail us at:
newsletter@seniordiscounts.com to claim your prize.
Weekly Internet Challenge
Answer the trivia question correctly and you will be entered to WIN a complimentary SeniorDiscounts Premium Membership and Guide Book.
This
Week's Challenge:
The coldest temperature ever recorded in the continental
United States was -70 Degrees Fahrenheit. In what state was this temperature recorded?
To answer this week's question and for last week's challenge and answer, click here.
Our winner of last week's challenge, Anne Kerr, of Marlton, NJ, will receive a one year SeniorDiscounts Premium Membership and Guide Book. Anne, please e-mail us at: newsletter@seniordiscounts.com to claim your prize.
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