I got an invite after going to verify vet to start purchasing from the
exchange as a beta test before they open it up on nov 11. Just placed my
first order and for giving them my email to receive specials, they gave
me a 17% discount off my first order. Found a few things and XYL has
always wanted a smoker. Bought her one (gotta buy a brisket when it
arrives). Bought some maple and hickory chips with it. On my first
order with the discount, saved an extra $45. No tax and everything will
be here in 3-7 days.
About time Vets get a little recognition from the government.
73...bruce
On 7/30/2017 9:55 PM, Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC wrote:
They found me and I am in the system. :)
I think I signed up for the TAX FREE Liquor of the month. :)
I guess if I have any $$$ left in November I will give them a shot.
Have Fun,
Jeff
KG5LRP
On Sun, Jul 30, 2017 at 9:44 PM, k5hm.ron--- via BVARC
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Yup. OI did the same thing.
73,
Ron, K5HM
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I did the same thing last night and they said they could not find
my records.
Went all over there web site and found a chat box and tried to
chat with them and got an automatic message that they could not
chat now. They did give me a 1-844-868-8672
<tel:%28844%29%20868-8672> and I called it today and got a real
person in Dallas Tx and she got me to the web site to fill out the
request to have my records sent to VetVerify. They said it could
take 5 days to get a notice of sending it to VetVerify. When they
get the info they will notify me to go back to VetVerify and
refill out the form. Hope this helps everyone.
On Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:44 PM, k5hm.ron--- via BVARC
<[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
Hey Bruce,
That is great news for me and spouse. I tried to register today
but the Vet Verify site couldn’t find me in the system. When I was
on active duty we had a Service Number.we didn’t use the SSN. But
I have my original DD214 and my official Honorable Discharge
(suitable for framing) papers. It is crazy, since I purchased two
different homes with my VA benefit.
So now I am going through the inquiry process with VA. I hope
this will get cleared up by November ☹.
73,
Ron, K5HM
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www.qrz.com/db/k5hm <http://www.qrz.com/db/k5hm>
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*Subject:* [BVARC] Purchasing at Exchange for all Vets
As you know, if you retired from the military, you have access to
the Exchanges and to the online exchanges. The law changes on
November 11, 2017, Veterans Day this year allowing ANY honorable
separated veteran the right to purchase from the exchange.
You need to pre-register.
Go to shopmyexhcnage.com <http://shopmyexhcnage.com>. On the right
near the top is a box.... Veterans Online Shopping Benefit....
Take the first step.. Click on it and it takes you to
vetverify.org <http://vetverify.org>. That is where you register.
Then on November 11, 2017, you will have access to create an
account at shopmyexchange.com <http://shopmyexchange.com>.
I got lucky, someone was looking out for me somewhere. I
registered two weeks ago and the other day, I received an email to
create my exchange account and start shopping now as a Beta test
for the exchange. I have been perusing the goodies and one thing I
looked up for my daughter was some Whey. On Amazon, it was $58 and
in the exchange it was $29. Not everything is as deeply discounted.
Also, all purchases are tax free. Anything over $49 is shipped
free, under $49 is a flat $4.95. And... they match prices with
walmart, target, amazon. What could be better.
Hope this will help some of you that are vets or have a vet in the
family. It sure put a smile on my face.
73...bruce
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