Military Discout

[sfodczuk]

I recently bought the Kreg Precision Router Table and Kreg has a 20% discount for vets.  Why is it that Festool does not offer any discounts to military veterans?

 

[Holmz]

Festool is a German company.

 

[Mort]

Wasn't that included in the Marshall Plan?

 

[Holmz]

[member=46908]Mort[/member] you've brought a twisted grin to my dial.

Jello provides some relief:

 

[Locks14]

Ok so...

a) Festool is German, even to this day there would still be some awkwardness felt if they chose to give "veterans" a discount after the countries history. I'm not saying the modern generation of Germans should feel any responsibility or shame for the past, but it's sort of an elephant in the room, nonetheless.

b) Even if we forget the history, in general Europeans don't really go in for the whole "thank you for your service" mindset. We have sympathy for all the soldiers who were conscripted without any choice and those who lost their lives in service to their country in the world wars. However, most people in Europe consider those who chose to be professional soldiers in the modern armed forces to simply be making a career choice because they consider it an attractive career, and as such the genera publicl don't shower them in praise/gratitude like in the US. 

 

[Stephen B]

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Ok so...

a) Festool is German, even to this day there would still be some awkwardness felt if they chose to give "veterans" a discount after the countries history. I'm not saying the modern generation of Germans should feel any responsibility or shame for the past, but it's sort of an elephant in the room, nonetheless.

b) Even if we forget the history, in general Europeans don't really go in for the whole "thank you for your service" mindset. We have sympathy for all the soldiers who were conscripted without any choice and those who lost their lives in service to their country in the world wars. However, most people in Europe consider those who chose to be professional soldiers in the modern armed forces to simply be making a career choice because they consider it an attractive career, and as such the genera publicl don't shower them in praise/gratitude like in the US.

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Well said, both a and b.

[size=8pt][member=49749]Locks14[/member]

 

[sfodczuk]

Not looking for praise.  Lowes, Home Depot, Kreg, many others offer a military discount.  You have American Vet customers.  It's a simple question.  Thanks.

 

[Kev]

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Ok so...

a) Festool is German, even to this day there would still be some awkwardness felt if they chose to give "veterans" a discount after the countries history. I'm not saying the modern generation of Germans should feel any responsibility or shame for the past, but it's sort of an elephant in the room, nonetheless.

b) Even if we forget the history, in general Europeans don't really go in for the whole "thank you for your service" mindset. We have sympathy for all the soldiers who were conscripted without any choice and those who lost their lives in service to their country in the world wars. However, most people in Europe consider those who chose to be professional soldiers in the modern armed forces to simply be making a career choice because they consider it an attractive career, and as such the genera publicl don't shower them in praise/gratitude like in the US.

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Well said, both a and b.

[size=8pt][member=49749]Locks14[/member]

[member=49749]Locks14[/member] [member=19746]Untidy Shop[/member]

Funny how cultures vary. A couple of diggers I've known would be insulted if you tried to offer them a discount because they've been in armed conflicts ... but would otherwise haggle on price for anything at all [big grin]

I think it's a very English/Australian trait that we respect the people who have served, but it's not a thing about privilege.

All that said, some retailers here offer discounts to many types of pension holders .. and food and drink are often a tad cheaper if you have a uniform on!

 

[atomicmike]

I think the simple answer is that Festool doesn't offer any discounts, outside of the package deals. You can't get a discount for buying in bulk, you can't get a discount for being a senior citizen, you can't get a discount because it's Black Friday, etc.

 

[TylerC]

Thank you for your service, [member=59495]sfodczuk[/member].

Unfortunately, we can’t offer any kind of direct discount including military discount as it would be inconsistent with our compliance policies. Please don't misinterpret our lack of military discount as a sign that we don't value your service.