Coupons “near you” not working/outdated

[W8126000]

AARP pulling coupons from entertainment Inc that are old and outdated. I have reported this before but nothing is done about it. It’s uncomfortable to give a coupon to a business owner and they claim they know nothing about it. I don’t have much local and so far 3 out of 3 aren’t accepted/business not there.

[ConnieS130726]

I am having the same issue.  Very disappointment.

[AARPConsumerCare]

Thanks for letting us know @ConnieS103726. We're sorry you're having trouble with a Near You deal you redeemed. We want to make things right. So we can assist, please contact us so we can assist. You can reach out by phone or chat. This link has our contact information: https://aarp.info/3epCObA

I can assist over here as well. If you would prefer, please enable private messages. Here is a link that will show you how to do so: https://aarp.info/47hWcl7. We hope to hear from you soon! - Brian S. 

[AARPConsumerCare]

KurtwulfmeyerW820160 We're so sorry you couldn't take advantage of your deal from AARP Rewards. If a "Near You" coupon is not accepted by the merchant, please send us a private message, and we'll ensure you receive credit back for the point value. If you haven't yet enabled private messaging, you can find the instructions here - https://aarp.info/47hWcl7

I'd like to share some additional information about the offers displayed. We're sorry, but AARP cannot prevent the merchant coupon from displaying to our users. Entertainment Inc manages the merchant's inclusion in the Entertainment program. If they determine the merchant should be removed, the offer will no longer display to our AARP Rewards users. - Christy C. 

[GailL1]

You may already know this but maybe not.  So I will share  - With AARP third party discounts and coupons it is probably best to go to the AARP page that is promoting the [whatever] discount or coupons and read the disclosures and the details and learn more about it.  Sometimes it refers you the the third party site where they list the locations where it is offered or other details on the offer - it could be that it is only good on certain items, on certain days and of course, in certain locations.  As always is the case, itt is the small print that makes the difference.  

You can’t just see the AARP name and the name of the third party provider and think it is available with no strings attached.  What’s the ole saying . . ..

The Devil Is In The Details. 

[BtW751689]

I have gotten to the point with these offers that I first call the business and explain what it is and confirm they are taking it.  Some companies seem to have no knowledge of the offer while others say yes.  I get a name and ask when that person will be working so I can have a better chance of redeeming it.  If the company does not accept it and you used your points to redeem it, contact AARP and they will often refund your points.  This does not help you to get a deal since the company does not take it and usually you are not restricted to how many coupons in the near you section you can use (compared to using your point to redeem for a gift card).  I find the Entertainment offers are the ones usually honored while the Restaurant.com offers may not always be accepted.  GL

[RichardB815971]

Good idea but not worth that much trouble to me.  I've never been rejected but each and every time, a manager had to be called to approve a coupon the worker had never seen before.  

Too much trouble and embarrassment while others wait in line behind you.