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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 06:58 AM
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Hey,

I needed some electronics installed and Jeremy at MyerEmco came through for me, now I need some tires so thought I would give VADriven a try.

I need a good deal on tires. Anyone work at Merchants, goodyear, firestone, costco, BJ's or the like?

I want an employee discount on 4 michelins for an 02 accord coupe.
205/60/16 please. I will also take "take off's" w/ rims if the tires are in excellent condition. Cash in hand and ready to deal.

Will offer you 25 dollar Sears gift card for the discount. Another card if you can install them on the side, otherwise I will carry them out. I am not paying the shop for installation.

Weekend looks good for me to pick up. I am in Fairfax, the closer the better.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 08:10 AM
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tirerack has the best deal you can find.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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fuck dude, i'll install em' if your paying for it lol...its really not difficult
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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I know about tirerack and I know that NTB and Merchants will match their price plus 16 bucks per tire, but I know employees get better deals and I will scratch your back if you scratch mine.

I can get them for 149 each for Micheline MV4's with a buy 3 get one free, but they will not do carryout. They want to charge me over $100 more for mounting and balanceing and shop fees. Wack. Comes to over $550, which hurts.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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I know it is not difficult, I used to work at a Firestone way back when. But time/effort should be paid accordingly and not everyone has access to the machines.

Basically I am asking someone to hook me up with their discount, install them and I will pay you 50 dollars in sears gift cards. Should not be any sweat of anyone's back.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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lol sears giftcards.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:16 AM
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yeah, 50 in Sears cards or 40 in cash, your pick.
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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26 Billion Dollars in Gift Cards this year... Stores expect only 20% of those will get used. That's a lot of money for the stores
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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I work in wholesale at Nissan. NOone gets a very good deal on tires. Tire race is your best bet
Old Dec 28, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Default Re: Need a deal on tires

Originally Posted by Brian@VIP
26 Billion Dollars in Gift Cards this year... Stores expect only 20% of those will get used. That's a lot of money for the stores
That is incorrect my friend. Here is the correct info:

"More than 10 percent of the $58.3 billion in gift cards bought this year won't be used, according to Needham, Mass.-based consulting-firm TowerGroup."

Very different from what you stated.



And I know there is a pretty small margin in tires for dealerships, Tirerack is better, but I remember when I was at Firestone we got a killer deal.
And I know that some dealerships offer "take off's" rim/tire package very cheap. I can get brand new alloy wheels and tires for a corolla (2003?) for under 200 bucks.



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