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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

Title: Rent-to-own tires
Post by: MrMoneyPinch on June 29, 2013, 03:31:24 PM
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...
Title: Re: Rent-to-own tires
Post by: Hamster on June 30, 2013, 12:36:19 PM
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/).
Title: Re: Rent-to-own tires
Post by: dragoncar on June 30, 2013, 01:40:58 PM
And at least you get to own your tires when you rent to own.  In the other thread, it was just rental right?
Title: Re: Rent-to-own tires
Post by: Forcus on July 01, 2013, 08:30:43 AM
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.
Title: Re: Rent-to-own tires
Post by: Iceplant18 on July 03, 2013, 10:37:10 PM
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.