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Home » Admin » GovX Explained

GovX Explained

by Brandon Webb · October 8, 2012 · Posted In: Admin
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We’ve received quite a few emails from SOFREP mafia asking about GovX and eligibility.  As most of you are aware, my goal with SOFREP is to partner with great brands/companies, and GovX definitely falls into this category.

What is GovX?

It’s like shopping on base only you have access to better brands with the same deep discounts.
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Who’s Eligible?

This was one of the biggest questions we were getting. A lot of folks thought GovX was for active military only.  Not true.  If you are in the military (active, reserve, veteran, or dependent) or a government employee (federal, state, local) you are eligible for a GovX membership.
I don’t normally write editorials for our sponsors but I feel compelled in this case. I’ve personally met the founders and management at GovX and they’re solid people with a great offer. I’m personally a member and am looking forward to doing most my xmas shopping for my kids on GovX!
Please help support this great company as they are supporters of SOFREP and I personally appreciate this a great deal. If you’re active mil, reserve, government employee, first responder, or former of any then sign up now!
Thanks!
Brandon, Editor-in-Chief

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Brandon Webb is a former U.S. Navy SEAL with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and elsewhere in the Middle East. His last tour in the SEAL Teams was as the Course Manager for the US Navy SEAL Sniper program, arguably one of the most difficult sniper courses in the world. He was formerly a contributing editor for Military.com, and currently the Editor-in-Chief of SOFREP.com. Brandon is regularly featured in the media as a subject matter expert on military affairs. An avid writer, his last two books (The Red Circle, & Benghazi: The Definitive Report) both hit the New York Times best seller list, and his writing has been featured in print, and digital media worldwide. You can follow him on Twitter @BrandontWebb

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Mad_Irishman
Mad_Irishman 5pts

I am a  veteran signing up now.  My wife is still active duty and I have my eye on a few things for her for Christmas.  Are prices competitive to say Amazon?  I cannot see any until I make the phone call on Monday.

SmashBrand
SmashBrand 5pts

 @Mad_Irishman No not really.  After using the site and buying something from it I can tell you that its a good site with specialty items.  Its not a site that saves you a lot of money or offers deep discounts.  

Mad_Irishman
Mad_Irishman 5pts

 @Kevin801 Thanks for the info.

ShinigamiDred
ShinigamiDred 5pts

Just joined, wish I knew about this before i pre-ordered MOH...now time for some Christmas shopping.

DavidGrega
DavidGrega 5pts

Just joined up. I selected the phone verification and spoke with an "ACTUAL" person who promptly verified my status and allowed me access to GovX

Breach
Breach 5pts

Good looking out Brandon, I just signed myself and my wife up.

MarineFO
MarineFO 5pts

I scanned and blacked out my SSN as directed and an email came a little while later and all the sudden pricing was visible on the site.  Simple... I only wish they took paypal (which they replied to me and said they are working on it). OK selection, seems to be getting better.

dethenigma
dethenigma 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

~ I am a member of GovX and have ordered several items from them already.- - TOP NOTCH! - - Prices are fair and customer service is excellent. - - I'll be supporting them and buying from them for a long time.- - I should note that they're always improving their stock, so new items are always coming in.    

Marine_Sailor
Marine_Sailor 5pts like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

According to there web site, you can upload your DD214 for eligability.  I plan on doing as much of my shopping there as I can.  Helping veteran business, get good deals, support SOFREP sponsor?  Win, Win ,Win.

LauraWalkerKC
LauraWalkerKC moderator 5pts

If you are on Twitter you can follow them at @ShopGovX

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @LauraWalkerKC  @ShopGovX Thanks Laura! 

shooten
shooten 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

I'm a volunteer Disaster Service Worker.  I sent a picture of my city issued ID and I was in.  GovX is awesome and they've got great prices.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @shooten They have awesome prices and some great brands that you will not find on base or available anywhere else at these prices. I'm a big fan.

shooten
shooten 5pts

 @BrandonWebb I am too.  The PX isn't cheap anymore anyway.  Too much Gucci stuff there now.

IlYompoXchitito
IlYompoXchitito 5pts

@BrandonTWebb @shopgovx great news, but im from MX, that discounts doesnot apply to me by any chance?

ShopGovX
ShopGovX 5pts

@IlYompoXchitito @BrandonTWebb if your are military (active, reserve, veteran, or dependent) government employee (federal, state, local)

IlYompoXchitito
IlYompoXchitito 5pts

@ShopGovX @brandontwebb im...but for the mexican government

DCR375
DCR375 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Thanks Brandon. I'm in. Quick and painless membership.

SmashBrand
SmashBrand 5pts

The verification was less than accurate.  Signed up...Marines, disabled vet....called the 800 number after registering.  I figured they were going to authenticate to a database via SSN or similar.  They just said good to go on your honor, your account is all set.  

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @Kevin801 It's not perfect but they do a pretty good job vetting. 

SmashBrand
SmashBrand 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @BrandonWebb Good to hear, I build webapps for a living and found that a bit suspicious but the site looks very well done.   Enjoyed your book, keep up the good work and I hope SOFREP goes big for you.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @Kevin801 Thanks! -BW

InfoSomniac2
InfoSomniac2 5pts

@LauraWalkerKC In the process of signing up! Looks like some great products...

Farlet10
Farlet10 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

Brandon, do you know if Volunteer Fire/EMS are eligible? My county is one of the view all volunteer EMS/Fire systems in the States, and we are largely funded by the County government.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts

 @TylerMFarley Yes! Sign up, it's a great deal. -B

Muskrat
Muskrat 5pts

@BrandonWebb @TylerMFarley How about if you are former Volunteer Fire/EMS worker?

ShopGovX
ShopGovX 5pts

@BrandonTWebb Thanks Brandon!

BrandonTWebb
BrandonTWebb 5pts

@ShopGovX No problem. Some people thought it was Military only and I wanted to clear this up!

ShopGovX
ShopGovX 5pts

@BrandonTWebb We really appreciate it!

BrandonTWebb
BrandonTWebb 5pts

@ShopGovX No problem. You guys are great partners. -BW

Curious172
Curious172 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

I want the Medal of Honor Military Edition that's only available on GovX. They got some sweet shades too.

BrandonWebb
BrandonWebb moderator 5pts like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @Curious172 Get some...

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