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Apple Debuts Online Store With 10 Percent Discount for Veterans and Active Military
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Doubt it. The whole 'Thank you for your service' thing is very American, and you can see the same culture here. Many NATO countries also aren't on a total #LoveWarAndKilling powertrip.
Also I question if this would be legal in some EU countries where this could fall under discrimination.
I don't think it is, in this is bang on their brand in that I think they're simply looking for ways to reduce the price to push sales without 'devaluing' the brand or reducing in-store pricing (or horror of horrors, admitting they've got it wrong and been taking the p*** lately.). The honouring veterans bit is just a nice bit of associated PR. (They weren't offering discounts when the war(s) was in full swing!) Also, as an aside, I've noticed the refurb store here in the UK seems chock full of stuff lately - in the past there often wasn't a lot. You can now pretty much pick your config from it.
Unlikely. In the rest of the Western world, at least, we just consider military service to be a job like any other that you choose to do if you want to, and not to do if you don't (except in the few where national service is still compulsory), and you don't get any special treatment either way. And yes, I appreciate that freedom was hard-fought and we're lucky to have it.
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So basically; If you are into war, you get discounts!
But - of course - knowing my american friends it's probably more like: If you defend this country, you get discounts!
Anyways...
But - of course - knowing my american friends it's probably more like: If you defend this country, you get discounts!
Anyways...
Yes, my thoughts exactly, only Apple would give you a 10% discount then say you can't use something else like the iphone upgrade program. At Least the discount is there for carrier installment.
Doubt that world will ever happen and that is why we must value our people that serve in the military, because it is such a small brave majority that protect our freedoms that make our country so great and also a steward for other countries that can't afford to combat brutal dictatorships around the around.
Apple is a US based company, so not suprising they have a military discount first in the US, as do other companies.
Comments like you said before and above have no place in this forum and really do insult the military who have given you have the freedom to say things like that. Amazing how so many people get bent out shape for a 10% discount for a group of people who will die for their country and those same people that critize what they do. Very pathetic. Those same people should go live in a third world country and then maybe it would make them see how fortunate they are to live in our great country.
Sorry to burst your bubble, but I got military discounts in the 90's from Jobs. It was the only way I could afford that rockin' Quadra 605. I bought several Macs with a military discount. At some point it went away. I'm glad it's back, as I am eyeing the new Mac Mini.
In this case it is technically against the law for a non veteran to falsely claim veteran status and purchase items at a discount. That is stolen valor. Its different than those asses you see on YouTube wearing a uniform when they never served; in this case you are profiting (getting a discount) under the false notion of veteran status.
Reading some of these disrespectful comments disgust me, shame on you folks. Probably the same that whine about police officers until they need their help...
That kind of sucks that they gave veterans access only to online part of Exchange but not to physical stores. Physical stores are no go for me, since I am only 20% disabled and don't have access to bases. However, in the end it is not that of big deal, since there is no bases around, except small Army Depot. I did some shopping already at Exchange online store and in some cases saved a lot because of no tax and free shipping. Pretty good rates on Military Star card help as well. I am glad that they opened at least online part of Exchange to all veterans, it is one of better benefits offered.
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since months every week bad news about apple. now they are war driver.
from the most innovative company to the most valuable company to the most shi**y company
you can save more money on apple products if you buy shares from weapons manufacturer.
what's next? product dead => 5% of every sale goes to the nra?
from the most innovative company to the most valuable company to the most shi**y company
you can save more money on apple products if you buy shares from weapons manufacturer.
what's next? product dead => 5% of every sale goes to the nra?
It’s a plus, something that did not happen before.
I was reading where all service disabled, no matter what percentage, will get on base access by 2010. Far as I’m concerned all vererans should get it.
I got out after twelve in 85. Medical. Sure is a lot different on base now, then again my closest is tinker. An afb
Well done.
But for the service personnel from other countries who have served along side the US military its a big **** Off, you get nothing.Well done Apple...not.
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I did 8 years in combat arms as cavalry scout. Been to Ft Polk, Ft Stewart, Korea and Iraq in 2003. My Bradley was actually second vehicle that crossed Iraqi border in 2003. I was then with 7th Cav, 3rd ID. Got out in 2004 so I can image that bases changed since then.
I understand you’re point. It’s fair to be critical. On the other hand it’s not uncommon for a company to offer discounts only to its own citizens/military. It’s simply the way it is. But make no mistake, I do understand your position.
I can agree with you on your viewpoint about the disabled part, but people will take advantage of the system whether it's public or in the military. My dad served 21 years in the ARMY, was one of the soldiers in the gulf war exposed to Sarin nerve gas and was denied his first time applying for benefits even though the government mailed him a letter telling him about such exposure. I was never in the military, but work at a VA hospital and you do see people, especially age 50+ that were in the military anywhere from 6 months - 2 years that were not deployed, and claim PTSD or other illnesses and were able to get 100% disability and probably make more money than me because their check is tax free.
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The thing about disability is that it can be something they already had when they went into the military. Working at the VA, I've seen people get "disability" for flat feet, sleep apnea, PTSD when never deployed, diabetes, gallbladder removal, being an alcoholic (when they were already one while in the military, not caused by trauma the military did). If you work in the healthcare field for the government its pretty unreal how easy it is for people to get some sort of disability rating for something that had nothing to do with the military. And while veteran may not got into the military looking for a disability check, a lot of them realize how easy it is to scheme the government for one.
People will take advantage of any system where there is enough money and power.
People rob banks. Is your money stuffed in your mattress? (not really addressing the poster here, more of a general question to those who complain about people abusing the system)
Just because SOME people take advantage doesn't mean that it isn't a necessary service.