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| Quote ComeOnYouUll="ComeOnYouUll"No, I was asking you why over 60s (especially the ones who have yet to retire) should be able to get into games for less money than other adults?
You called him 'clueless' for not agreeing with the policy.'"
I didn't say 60, I said OAP's. And he is clueless if he doesn't realise how low the Old Age Pension is.
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| After reading this thread I've gone & bought one of these online. What a great investment, it should pay for itself after only a few games. Thanks guys.

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| Quote Hull White Star="Hull White Star"I didn't say 60, I said OAP's. And he is clueless if he doesn't realise how low the Old Age Pension is.'"
Bumpy doesn't think that over 60s should get a discount (I agree with him). You said he was 'clueless'.
Do you think people over 60 still in work (or for that matter those who have taken early retirement) should get a discount?
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| Quote ComeOnYouUll="ComeOnYouUll"Bumpy doesn't think that over 60s should get a discount (I agree with him). You said he was 'clueless'.
Do you think people over 60 still in work (or for that matter those who have taken early retirement) should get a discount?[/quotIt's like the winter fuel allowance, you still get it even if you're a millionaire!
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| Quote ComeOnYouUll="ComeOnYouUll"Bumpy doesn't think that over 60s should get a discount (I agree with him). You said he was 'clueless'.
Do you think people over 60 still in work (or for that matter those who have taken early retirement) should get a discount?'"
I think Old Age Pensioners should get a concession. I suggest you read my previous posts which I've explained what age group are OAP's.
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| Quote Hull White Star="Hull White Star"I think Old Age Pensioners should get a concession. I suggest you read my previous posts which I've explained what age group are OAP's.'"
why should they?
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| Concessions are age related, not income related which is where the issue of whether an individual deserves it or not is completely irrelevant. The standard pensioner earns very little, which is why the overall concession discounts are very helpful and gratefully received. However, as throughout working age life, there are always going to be pensioners that have savings/private pensions/investments etc that will mean that along with their probably mortgage free households, are actually very comfortable in retirement. There is absolutely no way that general concessions can be means tested, companies simply don't have the resources for that, therefore like it or not, OAP concessions are here to stay. I do agree with an above mentioned point though, in that they shouldn't be available until they are at state pension age.
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| Quote Leigh_Manning="Leigh_Manning"why should they?'"
I've already explained that in my previous posts.
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| Quote Hull White Star="Hull White Star"I think Old Age Pensioners should get a concession. I suggest you read my previous posts which I've explained what age group are OAP's.'"
I'm not sure many people refer to that age group as 'old age pensioners' anymore but I'm perfectly aware of the state retirement age, thanks. I don't see why everyone should get a discount at a certain age. Or bus passes for that matter.
You obviously won't answer my question about over 60s still in work getting a concession so I guess we'll just leave it there.
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| Quote Hull White Star="Hull White Star"I've already explained that in my previous posts.'"
you haven't, not that I can see.
Karen's point is valid, it can't be means tested, but shouldf be in line with state pension age.
I know a lot of pensioners on way more than the fixed pension.
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| Quote ComeOnYouUll="ComeOnYouUll"I'm not sure many people refer to that age group as 'old age pensioners' anymore but I'm perfectly aware of the state retirement age, thanks. I don't see why everyone should get a discount at a certain age. Or bus passes for that matter.
You obviously won't answer my question about over 60s still in work getting a concession so I guess we'll just leave it there.'"
I already answered it, its not my fault if you didn't read it, but for your benefit I'll say it again.....they state pension is £125.95 a week. Most OAP's have no other means of earning any other income, ie thats why they call it having a fixed income. I suppose you'll be having a pop at the disabled next who are in an almost identical situation 
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