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bw18865997
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February 1, 2021

discounts on membership renewal

  • February 1, 2021
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Just a little feedback.  And this is just one person's (my) opinion.

I recently (1/21) renewed my membership for 5 years.  At the time, the price was $63.

I just received a note reminding me to renew my membership.  That's fine, there's some lag time.

But the note now has a discounted price of $49 for 5 years.

You might think I would be annoyed at missing out on saving $14.  I am not.

I am very annoyed at this whole discounting scheme. Either the 5-year membership is worth $63 or it is not.  This type of discounting approach cheapens and de-legitimizes what I think is a wonderful organization.  This is what magazines do to up their renewals.  This should not be what AARP has to resort to.  The same goes for contests (... a chance to win $5000 if you just...).  If AARP have this money, it should be going toward lobbying/activism. I don't want membership fees to go towards a chance to win money in a game.

OK then, just one guy's opinion.  Please consider this in the future.

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      Moritzchen
      Contributor ⭐
      April 13, 2021

       

      I guess this is as bad. I got a membership renewal form just like the one you described with a 5 year renewal discount rate of $49. All I had to do was go to aarp.org/discount1. Couldn't find it. Just a renewal site offering 5 years for $63. I had to answer before 5/7/2021 (today is 4/13/2021), so I looked up my present membership expiration date and I found out it's March 21, 2022.

      I thought the whole thing was hilarious.

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        EvelynB358892
        Contributor ⭐
        August 11, 2021

        I also got a membership renewal form for the 5 year renewal discount rate of $49 and couldn't find the website.  No phone number on renewal form to call either.  Also had an answer before date.  Wow, what is going on.  

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          EvelynB358892
          Contributor ⭐
          August 11, 2021

          Update.  I called the legit phone number on the AARP website.  This offer isn't offered on the website.  I was told you have to qualify to receive the offer.  I'm assuming it has to do with how long you've been a member but who really knows.  My offer expires Aug 16, 2021.  I called today in time and received the discount.  My current membership doesn't expire until jun 2022.  With the $49.00 renewal promotion discount I just received, it doesn't expire until Jun 2027.  I didn't lose any time by renewing this early.  Mystery solved and I'm glad I called to check it out.   

           

           

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          DoreenS908188
          Contributor ⭐
          March 7, 2025

          I was getting ready to renew but its 2 months before expiration date. I see it's $55 for 3 months and $79 for 5 years. My how times and amounts changed! Thanks for your review.

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          daniels7354
          Contributor ⭐
          October 30, 2025

          I am looking for the senior $9 deal if you pay 5 years $45  10/30/2025

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          AARPConsumerCare
          Community Champion ⭐
          October 31, 2025

          Hi, @daniels7354. Did you receive the offer by email or postal mail? Feel free to call us to check on this offer at: 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET. - Diana G.

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