Here then is how it went with tire-buying on Black Saturday, 24 Nov 2018!
First, we go in on Friday to see if they had what I wanted.
Yes, says the Walmart employee. I ask when is a good time to do this?
He advises there is no good time, but I must do it this week end if I want the wonderful price. That is $20 off per tire (Goodyear Assurance) plus some crazy low price for mounting and balancing. Grand total a couple hundred less than big name tire store. Not too shabby at all.
Now we get up in middle of night and go see Sun Rise at Wal-mart. Arrive before opening and find 3 cars in line ahead of me. Wait it out, and a few minutes after 7 AM they start checking cars in. 10 to 15 minutes each just to check in! After I get checked in I ask how long and he says probably about 2 hours. Ouch.
Go on in and drink some free coffee, send it down the river, and wait. Two hours or so later I check and learn I am next on list but it is not ready. They did have car in the bay and wheels off. Take a cold tater and wait.
Finally, a few minutes after 11, it is ready! Over 4 hours time wasted in this place!
So, we wonder, presuming all 3 in front of me bought tires, they are able to install ONE set of tires an hour! Why would this be?
All I can figure is it was planned that way. Offer was a screaming loss leader and they were told to behave that way so fewer sets of tires would be sold before the BF prices went away. Not sure I would do it again, but am pleased with the purchase.
