From now on, I’m paying for everything with snow tires.

by. Ron Daly

I was browsing through creditunions.com when I came across this story about a young man (or woman?) who is using GameStop as his bank. He buys video games in advance of their release with his paycheck, sells back the hold credit when he needs cash, and keeps the cycle going. GameStop holds his money, gives a little back, and affords him all the benefits of membership, including “exclusive content”.

I’m not a video gamer, so all the “pre-order” and “exclusive content” talk doesn’t mean much to me. But I get what he’s going for, and I love it! Gee, why didn’t I consider that before now? I’m getting in on the action. I want to buy a few things on order and just hang on to them until I need their cash equivalent. Let’s see, what’s something I wouldn’t mind having around the house or garage?

I got it! Snow tires!

It’s the perfect scheme. I’m going to buy a few dozen sets of snow tires, pile them up in the garage, and return them to the manufacturer in mint condition when I’m short on cash! Who doesn’t want a set of snow tires? They’re so useful…when it’s snowing, that is. And when it’s not snowing, just put plants and stuff in them, I guess.

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