Its amazing in this day that a business can name their price and tell a customer take it or leave it. I am a Retired Army Soldier that still works for the Army, with a total of 39 years. I asked Power pole if they offered a military discount and they said NO. The customer service person said it was because the dealers were abusing the discount process. Sorry, but I asked Power Pole for the discount and they blame their inability to give the military discount on the dealers. That's a cop out. Unfortunately I won't buy their product. Power Poles are better that Minnkota Raptors, but I guess Raptors it'll be.