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Subject:Re: Question for Vancouver/Seattle people
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:59:50 -0800

When I got my tires from TireRack I called their "Recommended Installer" in
Ferndale. They wanted twice as much as my local shop to mount and balance
four tires.  No thanks.

Discount Tire in Bellingham next time. At least I'm still supporting the
'local' economy.

On Nov 28, 2007 12:49 PM, Paul Guzyk <paullist@guzyk.com> wrote:

> I've used Hagen's of Blaine to receive packages.  Similar to security
> mail, they give you a true street address (no PO box) and call you
> when packages arrive.   Over 95% of their customers are from BC.
>
> No membership fee, you can "sign up" over the phone...$3 per package
> received.  No packages, no fees.  Great way to have US address if you
> live near Vancouver.
>
> Hagens of Blaine
> 816 Peace Portal Dr
> Blaine, WA 98230
> Tel: 360-332-5246
>
> You can also order Tires from Tirerack.com and have them shipped to a
> certified installer..I think the closest one is in Ferndale, WA.  You
> pay the installer just for installation, not for receiving the tires.
>
> -Paul
>

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