I Got the Geezer Discount at Harris Teeter—and I Have the Receipt to Prove It!

Remember my recent conversation with Dave at the Harris Teeter self-checkout?

You know, the one where he recognized me and said, "I see you almost every day!"

I responded, "Yes sir, almost every day."

Then he came back with the line that started this whole thing:

"I'll give you the geezer discount."

Excuse me? Do I look that old?

Well, apparently, Dave thinks so.

And guess what?

I got the discount!

Another Day, Another Harris Teeter Visit

Today, after getting the car washed, I headed over to Harris Teeter.

I had a mission.

I pre-ordered a pizza for Mom and her roommate. Half pepperoni and half sausage. I also picked up a six-pack of 12.9-ounce Coke Zero bottles.

Nothing particularly exciting. Just another trip to the grocery store.

But there's something about becoming a regular somewhere. The employees start recognizing you, you recognize them, and eventually you're part of the scenery.

Apparently, I'm now part of the Harris Teeter self-checkout scenery.

Dave usually mans the self-checkout area, and he has clearly noticed my frequent appearances.

Maybe I should start asking for a reserved parking spot.

The Geezer Discount Is Official

After Dave offered me the discount, I wasn't about to turn it down.

I mean, if someone wants to give me a discount, who am I to argue?

But I wanted proof.

And now I have it.

Take a look at the screen.

There it is, in green:

HT SENIOR DISCOUNT

Not once. Not twice. Three separate entries!

The screen shows:

• $0.42 senior discount

• $0.42 senior discount

• $0.70 senior discount

That's $1.54 in senior discounts alone.

There's also a buy-two-get-one promotion on the Coke six-packs, saving another $8.49.

The screen shows total savings of $10.03.

My total came to $31.22.

So, apparently, being a geezer has its financial benefits.

Let's Review the Evidence

I'm 6 feet tall, half Asian, bald, and a one-legged guy.

You'd think that combination would make me recognizable enough without adding "senior citizen" to the description.

But Dave sees me almost every day and has apparently decided that I'm old enough to qualify for the geezer treatment.

I'm not sure whether I should be flattered, offended, or simply grateful for the savings.

I've decided to go with grateful.

After all, a discount is a discount!

Dave, I'll Be Back

I have a feeling I'll be seeing Dave again soon.

Between picking up things for Mom, grabbing groceries, and making the occasional stop for something I need, Harris Teeter has become one of my regular destinations.

I suppose I should prepare myself for the next conversation.

Maybe the next time I walk up to the self-checkout, Dave will say, "Welcome back, young man!"

Although, given the current evidence, I wouldn't count on it.

For now, I'm keeping the screenshot.

Proof that I officially received the Harris Teeter geezer discount.

And Dave, if you're reading this, thanks for the savings.

I'll see you tomorrow. Probably.