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02-10-2017, 07:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Newberg
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,052
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We make more than our dues back every year. I'm happy to support them.
Mike
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02-10-2017, 07:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 690
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We are also AARP members, have our home, auto, including Airstream insured thru AARP/Hartford and the saving are very substantial. We've got friends who had a claim and were very happy with the service they received. AARP is a strong voice for protecting the elderly and all of our vulnerabilities, they do a great job.
As for the ACA, we didn't think that it went far enough.
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02-10-2017, 07:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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Can you not get as good if not better insurance rates if you shop around yourself or is it all about convenience.
Kelvin
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2008 Classic 25fb "Silver Mistress"
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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02-10-2017, 08:50 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2008 19' Bambi
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 125
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AARP is all for preserving medicare, and asks its members for ideas to come to that end.
I rely on that program which I paid into all my life and would like to see it sustained by good management.
I could care less about discounts, but will use them if available.
Regarding the spam, I just throw it in the recycle bin with the other junk.
If we plan well enough medicare will be there for the young too, so no discrimination against them by AARP
Russ
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02-10-2017, 10:40 AM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,300
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbs
We are also AARP members, have our home, auto, including Airstream insured thru AARP/Hartford and the saving are very substantial. We've got friends who had a claim and were very happy with the service they received. AARP is a strong voice for protecting the elderly and all of our vulnerabilities, they do a great job.
As for the ACA, we didn't think that it went far enough.
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Agreed! The savings on insurance alone was substantial (premiums were literally half of what State Farm was on the house & vehicles!) I really appreciate the advocacy they do for retirees and the elderly, too. They manage to correct a lot of the misinformation being thrown out on Medicare, social security and other pertinent news.
As far as spam mail and such, it's easy to go in and limit the amount you get. I don't receive a lot of snail/junk mail anyway and what I do get makes for good fire starter...
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WBCCI 7005 * AIR 9218
The trouble with trouble is it always starts out as fun...
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02-11-2017, 05:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 690
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
Can you not get as good if not better insurance rates if you shop around yourself or is it all about convenience.
Kelvin
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the short answer is "no", at least not for us. I think most people stick with the same insurance agent, when you really need to compare. I'm more than confident you will be surprised, actually shocked, when you get their price.
If you want to talk about getting a bunch of "junk mail" join the NRA.
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02-11-2017, 11:56 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 28' Excella
Frederick
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 739
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Since I'm the OP, I thought I would chime in and let you know I decide to take the plunge. I figure I can try it for a year and see if it is worthwhile (same as say, Good Sam which I joined for a couple of years and then decided it wasn't worth it - to me - it might work for you). Thanks for the input.
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1999 28' Safari
2012 F150 Platinum Max Tow 7650 GVWR 3.73 Elec. Locking Diff.(Prev 2003 Dmax).
Honda EU2000i, Equalizer Hitch
AM Solar Panels 150W - 2 Trojan T 105 6V Batteries
KC3MAP
On internet forums, please research and separate the wheat from the chaff (including mine!)
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02-11-2017, 12:20 PM
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FlamingoRoadTrip
2007 34' Classic S/O
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 18
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Shop around for insurance. We found we could easily beat AARP's insurance cost with very little comparison shopping.
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Mark and Jane
FlamingoRoadTrip
2007 Classic Limited 34 with Slide
2015 Ram 3500 with Cummins 6.7 Diesel
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02-12-2017, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
Decatur
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 690
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cheaper??
would you mind sharing the name of the insurer that provided the cheaper rate?? We shop our insurance policies, and haven't had any one remotely close, so obviously I, and many, would love to hear the one you so easily found.
Thanks
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02-13-2017, 07:32 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,029
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We're members and use both the insurance and the discounts, especially at restaurants. Sure, maybe other outfits and other insurers might provide the same or even slightly better, but it's nice to have an all-in-one card that does it all. For us, it's well worth it.
And, no, we're not flooded with snail mail, not even close. (Good Sam always wins the prize in that regard.) Most stuff is now emailed now, and you can set your preferences online to determine what you want and what you don't.
Lynn
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