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Avon Storm 3D XM - Mileage Report in last post (Edit)
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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1250466" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>Lets just say that Avon made a tire that they thought would last 12,000 miles - 15,000 under absolutely ideal conditions. So they advertise it for 15,000 miles along with a guarantee. They will probably get some extra sales for those that didn't do the math. How much are they likely to be out based upon their guarantee?</p><p></p><p>Some people will get the total mileage - no payout.</p><p></p><p>Most who get anywhere close (13,000+) simply wouldn't bother due to the hassle - no payout.</p><p></p><p>Of those who send them in, I expect a fair percentage could be denied - under inflation evidence, burnouts, zero chicken strips etc.- no payout.</p><p></p><p>Of those for whom the claim is honored, it is pro-rated so they give out a credit based upon the amount short of 15,000 miles - maybe 20%.</p><p></p><p>Here's the real kicker - the "adjustment" can only be applied to the purchase of a new replacement Avon tire, according to the terms! The "cost" to Avon is actually closer to 20% of the actual manufacturing cost. With markups along the way, they STILL make a healthy profit on the tire - "normal" tire discounts from most on-line places already exceed 20%. If tire wear and performance were substandard, you still have to buy a new one to get your rebate. (Who would do that if they were disappointed with longevity?)</p><p></p><p>In essence, there is NO way that Avon could lose; even if everybody got 20% less mileage than advertised and everyone made a claim. You just get a bunch of people who have bought TWO Avon tires and got a 20% discount on the second one. They may sell a bunch of tires because of their claim. Perhaps they will entice some to switch brands; whether or not they are really longer lasting. Who knows, maybe the tires really are magic and will easily last in excess of the claimed distance?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1250466, member: 19880"] Lets just say that Avon made a tire that they thought would last 12,000 miles - 15,000 under absolutely ideal conditions. So they advertise it for 15,000 miles along with a guarantee. They will probably get some extra sales for those that didn't do the math. How much are they likely to be out based upon their guarantee? Some people will get the total mileage - no payout. Most who get anywhere close (13,000+) simply wouldn't bother due to the hassle - no payout. Of those who send them in, I expect a fair percentage could be denied - under inflation evidence, burnouts, zero chicken strips etc.- no payout. Of those for whom the claim is honored, it is pro-rated so they give out a credit based upon the amount short of 15,000 miles - maybe 20%. Here's the real kicker - the "adjustment" can only be applied to the purchase of a new replacement Avon tire, according to the terms! The "cost" to Avon is actually closer to 20% of the actual manufacturing cost. With markups along the way, they STILL make a healthy profit on the tire - "normal" tire discounts from most on-line places already exceed 20%. If tire wear and performance were substandard, you still have to buy a new one to get your rebate. (Who would do that if they were disappointed with longevity?) In essence, there is NO way that Avon could lose; even if everybody got 20% less mileage than advertised and everyone made a claim. You just get a bunch of people who have bought TWO Avon tires and got a 20% discount on the second one. They may sell a bunch of tires because of their claim. Perhaps they will entice some to switch brands; whether or not they are really longer lasting. Who knows, maybe the tires really are magic and will easily last in excess of the claimed distance? [/QUOTE]
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