06/11/2026
Recently, TMP has been plagued by breakdowns and failed equipment. Some of the machines use consumables, which means a sanding belt can only sand so many parts before it is so smooth, it's like 600 grit from 80 grit. At 50$ each, cost can add up. Then there is the motors that make machines work, we lost two of those this year as well.
As a US Army Veteran, I do appreciate those discounts where applicable and awarded. I don't feel as if I am owed a discount, but I also rarely walk away from one.
Last week, I was working with a client, whom had served in the US Marine Corps. We could tell by the lingo we shared, we both knew each of us had served.
When it came time to take David's order, he gently declined his 10% military discount, and paid full price. I began to speak, to push the discount, when David interrupted me. " I know you're a Veteran, you know I am. I also know we have to make a living, and when things are so tight financially for everyone, you should not push your military discount." He went on... " I can pay the full price, you have to pay wages, material cost and overhead. So, while I am thankful for offering a military discount, from one Veteran to another, keep your discount to pay bills. This is my gift back to you...
This has given me some food for thought...
What are your thoughts on Veteran to Veteran discount?
