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Around the Internet => Antimustachian Wall of Shame and Comedy => Topic started by: MrMoneyPinch on June 29, 2013, 03:31:24 PM
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I had to read it twice to beleive it:
http://jalopnik.com/scummy-business-practice-that-has-been-around-for-a-whi-512271873
On the other hand, renting furniture is quite common...
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I had to read it twice to beleive it:
http://jalopnik.com/scummy-business-practice-that-has-been-around-for-a-whi-512271873
On the other hand, renting furniture is quite common...
You're probably not getting responses because there was recently a similar thread (https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/antimustachian-wall-of-shame-and-comedy/rent-your-tires/).
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And at least you get to own your tires when you rent to own. In the other thread, it was just rental right?
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I didn't go any further than the title. Americans are screwing themselves. Basic math fail, and if you can't afford to maintain a vehicle, you can't afford the vehicle.
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There was an article on NPR about this....
http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/06/14/191379313/why-more-people-are-renting-tires
This article was mostly about how tires have risen in cost over the years. But as a result of this cost increase mixed with consumers unwillingness to change their lifestyles, you now see exactly what this thread is about.