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Contributor ⭐
February 1, 2021

discounts on membership renewal

  • February 1, 2021
  • 10 replies
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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.

      10 replies

      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.

        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.  

          shanai
          Contributor ⭐
          December 28, 2021

          I also got a mail renewal promotion for $49.00 for 5 years, and like others could not find it on the website. I called the number on the AARP website and the contact rep could not find that special offer but quoted me a five year renewal price of $45.00 ? He also gave me a number 1-866-451-6305 to contact the department that services the website. Calling that number did not resolve why any special offers received by mail is not also on the AARP website. They also offered to renew my membership at the special 5 year price of $49.00 but I guess they missed my point about being transparent

          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.

          daniels7354
          Contributor ⭐
          October 30, 2025

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

          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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