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Honesty is best policy

Discussion in 'Canada' started by The Traveler, Dec 18, 2012.

  1. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM
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    The Traveler

    The Traveler [OP] Desert Chief

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    Probably gonna get flamed for putting this in 2nd gen, but everybody and their mom seems to be here so why not :p

    2 months ago, I purchased a set of brand new 33" BFG AT's from America's Tire, under lifetime warranty. I've exclusively bought new tires from these guys ever since I got my first car. Last month, the two BFG's on the front wore down to homemade drag slicks, so I needed a new set for the front. I got a great deal from another local member here for 4 BFG's but they were 31's (265/75/16). After mounting them and driving/wheeling with them for a month, I like them better than the 33's. I can do the same wheeling with no problem, but get close to 300 miles to a tank now.

    On Saturday, while out wheeling, something sliced my front driver's side tire and I had to put the donut spare on. After looking everywhere for a used tire, I decided to see if the hole could be patched. Yesterday, I took it back to America's Tire, and they said they couldn't fix it, but it's covered under warranty. I quickly shot down that idea, explaining that these were not the same tires I bought from them, therefore they were not under warranty. I could have easily lied and said yeah I bought the warranty and he would have replaced it for free, but I didn't. The salesman admired my honesty so much, today he offered me a brand new BFG AT in the same size for 50% off the retail price. I took the deal, and I'm heading down there in 10 minutes to mount it.

    I just wanted to say that even in a world like this, being honest can truly pay off. :D

    /stupid thread to make myself feel better.
     
  2. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    Kolunatic

    Kolunatic Broke ass

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    Cool deal.
     
  3. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    J Rod

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    Hats off to you sir!
     
  4. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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    BostonBilly

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    Good for you for doing the right thing. The title is "Honesty is best policy" so I can't say I would have done the same but again nice job
     
  5. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:24 PM
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    chipnoreo

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    nice work :)
     
  6. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:32 PM
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    kirkofwimbo

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    Good to hear! America's/Discount Tire has always been good to me :)
     
  7. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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    jmg256

    jmg256 Calmer than you are

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    Av8er

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    We have enough negative shit going on these days in the world. Nice to hear a "good" event for once. Nice job bud!
     
  9. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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    Walker T

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    “Be without fear in the face of your enemies.
    Be brave and upright that God may love thee.
    Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death.
    Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong – that is your oath.”
     
  10. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:44 PM
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    ajohnson

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    Rep to you OP.
     
  11. Dec 18, 2012 at 4:48 PM
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    I hope your a parent and teach your children to do the same.
     
  12. Dec 18, 2012 at 5:05 PM
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    zul

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    /salute

    My girlfriend went to the store yesterday and upon returning to the parking lot discovered a man blocking hers and another car from leaving. Turns out this guy saw another lady scrape her fender along my GF's bumper and try to leave. He blocked her and called the cops and waited. He did not have to risk his property or his time to make sure she paid for her mistake. But he did anyway. He just wanted to see the right thing done. I wish I had been there to shake his hand.

    It's the way I try to live my life every day, and It's what I plan to hand down to children of my own some day. So it's nice to hear I'm not the only one. You sure don't win every time standing up for what's right. But you sure do sleep well afterwards :D
     
  13. Dec 18, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are FOOD, not friends!

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    Good on you for the honesty. I wonder if the guy there will "claim" your old tire, and pocket the cash.

    But, you wore out the new 33's in one month? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
     
  14. Dec 18, 2012 at 5:09 PM
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    jandrews

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    265/75/16 is 32s. 31s look hilarious on these trucks lifted.
     
  15. Dec 18, 2012 at 5:11 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    how did this get to body builds? :laughing:
     
  16. Dec 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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    WTF thanks mods for the move to body builds....LMAO :rofl:

    Anyway, no I only got a pair of 33's for the rear, and got a set of 4 new 32's (thanks for the correction, jandrews).
     
  17. Dec 18, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    jmg256 Calmer than you are

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  18. Dec 18, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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    Good job sir.

    The other day there was a great sale on dog food so I grabbed 4 bags. Lady only rang up 3 and I told her about it, she seemed to be in a hurry noticing all the customers waiting. My sister's bf made the comment after walking out that I shouldn't of said anything to get a free bag. I just wouldn't of felt right by not saying anything.

    Other times honesty has gotten me in trouble...
     
  19. Dec 18, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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  20. Dec 18, 2012 at 7:22 PM
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    Nice! The truth is always the best way to go.
     

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