Members LeatherWorthy Posted October 16, 2016 Members Report Posted October 16, 2016 So I was prowling the bowels of reddit (they have a leathercraft section as well), and I stumbled across a possible deal for current or prior service US Military. Apparently, starting November 1st 2016, If you are or were US Military, you will be eligible for their Elite membership or Elite prices. The employee said that the criteria for your eligibility will be coming in the November sales flyer. I have posted the link to the original below. I may have to call tandy on monday to either confirm or deny this. https://www.reddit.com/r/Leathercraft/comments/57m1rb/just_a_heads_up_from_a_tandy_employee_for_any/#bottom-comments Quote
bikermutt07 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Posted October 16, 2016 That's great news. Thanks for your service. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members LeatherWorthy Posted October 16, 2016 Author Members Report Posted October 16, 2016 Thank you! I usually dont go out and ask for military discounts or anything of the like, but thats a huge discount that I cant pass up. The closest one is about an hour and a half from me in Columbia, SC, and I like driving up there when I am selecting my leather, so I may actually pick up a couple of other things from them now. Quote
Members Studio-N Posted October 16, 2016 Members Report Posted October 16, 2016 that's new. they never used to give military discounts. But now that thompson is out and a more human crew is running the joint, it's good to see it. Quote "Out of my mind.....back in 5 minutes"
Members Ed in Tx Posted October 16, 2016 Members Report Posted October 16, 2016 Why don't they offer a discount for first responders as well? Seems like police and firefighters deserve equal consideration. Quote
Members Dwight Posted October 16, 2016 Members Report Posted October 16, 2016 52 minutes ago, Ed in Tx said: Why don't they offer a discount for first responders as well? Seems like police and firefighters deserve equal consideration. I would say they see police and firefighters as not having any where near the danger of their respective assignments. At least that would be my call on it, . . . but mebbe if someone hollered at em, . . . they may change their minds. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members OLDNSLOW Posted October 16, 2016 Members Report Posted October 16, 2016 I can understand where Dwight is coming from, they all serve or have served but in different capacities. Cops do put their lives on the line everyday in all communities especially in todays environment, firemen well and I do know or have known both in big cities Los Angeles. When another fireman calls off for an extra day his fellow coworker gets overtime to the tune of big dollars, a cop that I did my Bachelors and Masters with is making to the tune of 250,000.00 grand a year not bad for a motor cop in Culver City or down town L. A. But an E4 or 5 until you put in over 20 and are a commissioned officer, that is my take anyway! Quote
Members LeatherWorthy Posted October 17, 2016 Author Members Report Posted October 17, 2016 8 hours ago, Ed in Tx said: Why don't they offer a discount for first responders as well? Seems like police and firefighters deserve equal consideration. I personally think they should offer at least some sort of discount to ALL first responders. I was a FF/EMT before I joined the military, so I know the sacrifices. My brother in law is a cop. It would be nice to see a discount for risky public services, whether it be FF, EMT, LEO, RA, AR, NG, ANG, etc. Maybe us calling them and telling them that would resound on the back boards. I actually already have a gold membership, and if I could, I would extend it to all of the public servants that shop there. Quote
Members OLDNSLOW Posted October 17, 2016 Members Report Posted October 17, 2016 it cant hurt to try the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Quote
Members Ed in Tx Posted October 17, 2016 Members Report Posted October 17, 2016 22 hours ago, Dwight said: I would say they see police and firefighters as not having any where near the danger of their respective assignments. At least that would be my call on it, . . . but mebbe if someone hollered at em, . . . they may change their minds. May God bless, Dwight Dwight, Just remember to tell that to the paramedic that responds to some incident you or a family member might have in the future. You obviously have no clue. Why don't you respond to a traffic incident on a very busy highway where peoples lives are in danger. Dumb ass drivers don't have enough common sense to slow down and give them a wide berth so they can do their jobs. The drivers would rather take a picture with their cell phone so they can text it to some other idiot. As far as police officers go, despite what you might think or see on some prime time tv show, they do indeed face unknown risks every day. Maybe you should respond to an alarm at 3:00 a.m. where there was a break in not knowing if the perp is still in there armed and waiting. Respond to a family disturbance when someone is armed and threatening everyone. Or maybe talk to the families of the Dallas police officers who were shot by some wacko at a "protest". First responders deserve the same respect as members of the military. Their chosen profession is for their entire career not just 4 years. Quote
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