What do people think about “Veterans Advantage”? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-people-think-about-veterans-advantage <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it is unnecessary, makes money off veterans and actually limits benefits to veteran. Example, airlines now only give you discounts if you are signed up and a member of this program. Seems that only 2 groups are benefiting; the guy who created “Veterans Advantage” (they offer ‘memberships’ for $70 bucks) and the companies (they can still say they offer discounts, but by having veterans jump through hoops they actually end up providing far fewer discounts in total.)<br />Anyone have a positive experience? We already have IDme which is used by the VA and other government agencies, why do we have a private for profit company acting as a middleman in this process?<br />Just curious…. Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:02:50 -0400 What do people think about “Veterans Advantage”? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-people-think-about-veterans-advantage <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it is unnecessary, makes money off veterans and actually limits benefits to veteran. Example, airlines now only give you discounts if you are signed up and a member of this program. Seems that only 2 groups are benefiting; the guy who created “Veterans Advantage” (they offer ‘memberships’ for $70 bucks) and the companies (they can still say they offer discounts, but by having veterans jump through hoops they actually end up providing far fewer discounts in total.)<br />Anyone have a positive experience? We already have IDme which is used by the VA and other government agencies, why do we have a private for profit company acting as a middleman in this process?<br />Just curious…. CDR Riley Berzka Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:02:50 -0400 2023-10-29T20:02:50-04:00 Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Oct 29 at 2023 8:15 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-people-think-about-veterans-advantage?n=8533122&urlhash=8533122 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Years ago, I used them once. Some companies want to make money. As you mentioned, ID.me and others are free since the merchants pay for the service. Not worth it unless you use a merchant that only gives discounts with Veterans Advantage. LTC Eugene Chu Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:15:24 -0400 2023-10-29T20:15:24-04:00 Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2023 8:26 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-people-think-about-veterans-advantage?n=8533134&urlhash=8533134 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div><a class="dark-link bold-link" role="profile-hover" data-qtip-container="body" data-id="1971173" data-source-page-controller="question_response_contents" href="/profiles/1971173-riley-berzka">CDR Riley Berzka</a> I have not used Veterans Advantage. I agree with you that Veterans can obtain many discounts without having to pay for a membership. Sgt Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:26:29 -0400 2023-10-29T20:26:29-04:00 Response by CDR Marjorie Wytzka made Oct 30 at 2023 12:29 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-people-think-about-veterans-advantage?n=8533874&urlhash=8533874 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>IDme charges the agencies that utilize it, but that’s electronic validations. I have to agree that it seems crappy that a company makes veterans jump through hoops which actually limits the discounts that they give, but then advertise all over how they support the military. (I’m talking to you major airlines!)<br />Seems that this guy who created this program is just out to make a buck off the back of his fellow veterans…my county in NY gave me a “veteran ID” after I filed my dd214 with them, so paying 70 bucks for this guy to do it seems a rip off. And the resources listed on his website are sparse, the VA, all States and many other sites offer more, for free.<br />Guess you’re paying for convenience and your hard earned discounts?<br />I say shame on the airlines for forcing veterans to use this to get a discount while they wave their advertising flags bragging how they support the military. CDR Marjorie Wytzka Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:29:13 -0400 2023-10-30T12:29:13-04:00 Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Oct 30 at 2023 3:31 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-people-think-about-veterans-advantage?n=8534169&urlhash=8534169 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;ve actually never heard of Veterans Advantage before your post. I had to go look at their web page. I&#39;m not sure why a veteran would need to pay for something I&#39;m already getting from many merchants for free. I&#39;m one of those odd people in that I don&#39;t base my purchases on whether a merchant gives military discounts or not. IF they do, I&#39;m appreciative and thankful for whatever savings the merchant offers. IF they don&#39;t, I continue on with my purchase and go about my day as normal. MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:31:38 -0400 2023-10-30T15:31:38-04:00 Response by SSG Robert Perrotto made Oct 31 at 2023 9:36 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-people-think-about-veterans-advantage?n=8535124&urlhash=8535124 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;ve heard mixed reviews about Veterans Advantage too. Some folks find it helpful for getting discounts, but it does seem like an extra step and cost for veterans. Personally, I&#39;ve had better luck using my VA ID or just asking businesses if they offer military discounts directly. It&#39;s a bit of a hassle, but it can save some money without the membership fees. SSG Robert Perrotto Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:36:23 -0400 2023-10-31T09:36:23-04:00 2023-10-29T20:02:50-04:00