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AAFES and Military Exchanges to Allow Veterans to Shop Online – Coming in 2017
The Military Wallet ^ | 7/26/2017 | Pilgrim's Progress

Posted on 07/26/2017 8:19:10 AM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress

Veterans can now verify their online shopping eligibility at VetVerify.org. The Exchanges are also accepting some veterans as beta testers before opening the doors to all veterans. See updates below for more information.


TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: aafes; baseexchange; benefit; ecommerce; militaryfamilies; online; taxfreeshopping
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To: Traveler59

Yes you have, but this is for all other non-retired veterans.

We will be able to shop online only, not on base like you can.

Maybe save a few bucks while supporting the AAFES system!...................


21 posted on 07/26/2017 9:30:07 AM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: Signalman

Always check the prices. AAFES doesn’t always offer the best price. For example a Whirlpool 15cf chest freezer is $529 at AAFES but only $450 at Home Depot (same model numbers: Whirlpool WZC3115DW).


22 posted on 07/26/2017 9:52:46 AM PDT by captain_dave
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

Anything the BX has I can find cheaper out in town or on Amazon, with the exception of large furniture items. This is not really much of a benefit. The commissary is where I save a ton of money, and only because I’m in Alaska.


23 posted on 07/26/2017 10:06:40 AM PDT by AlaskaErik (I served and protected my country for 31 years. Progressives spent that time trying to destroy it.)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress
I'm IN !!!

Woo Hoo !

Laissez les bons temps rouler !!

24 posted on 07/26/2017 10:15:16 AM PDT by onona (Stop stonewalling Judicial Watch and release the documents)
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To: onona

Now if only we could hit the commissary :)


25 posted on 07/26/2017 10:16:47 AM PDT by onona (Stop stonewalling Judicial Watch and release the documents)
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To: Traveler59

this is opening the online sales to any veteran, not just lifers....


26 posted on 07/26/2017 10:20:35 AM PDT by cherry
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To: onona

Effectivement!

W rzeczy samej!


27 posted on 07/26/2017 10:25:45 AM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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To: AlaskaErik

I do the vast majority of my food shopping at the commissary...it’s the best option for me as a single and Costco (I am on shared membership) cannot touch them.
Even with 5% surcharge. And with no sales tax, I keep my money away from CA and it supports the military.
Exchanges...I try to shop there for what I can for those last reasons. It has limits as far as non-sale prices...some good and many not, but they do price match Amazon (if it is a “sold by Amazon” item) and I have done that on several things, especially big ticket items, even though am a Prime member. No sales tax and portion goes to military.

The online only option is a good option for veterans to have...I wonder if they would offer price matching but could be a hassle. Also hope the verification process is smoothed out. I’ve had hits and misses with those even with more recent service. I have DD-214s on hand but local vet organizations are definitely a source of help for those that need to get them.

On another note, should AAFES (USA and USAF), NEX (USN) and MCX (USMC) merge in order to increase their buying power? Coast Guard too? That sounds noncompetitive in a way but do you want govt entities competing with each other? Commissaries merged a long time ago.


28 posted on 07/26/2017 10:30:51 AM PDT by Ronniesque
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

That was fast, we’ll see how it goes.


29 posted on 07/26/2017 10:37:44 AM PDT by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

I can’t imagine how a military discount could ever be categorized as declarable.


30 posted on 07/26/2017 12:51:04 PM PDT by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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To: G Larry

I’m talking about the online transaction itself being reported - not the fact that it is military. They always ask if you made purchases online.


31 posted on 07/26/2017 2:10:31 PM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

“They always ask if you made purchases online.”

Who “they”.

State Tax czar? That’s communist!

Not in Colorado.


32 posted on 07/26/2017 4:51:46 PM PDT by G Larry (There is no great virtue in bargaining with the Devil)
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