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Krackels · 10-19-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by So Flo

... it is not Florida law, only corporate policy and the customer can choose to ignore it if they want to.

I told the manager that today would be my last trip to the Goodyear store due to their policy. He handed me his card and encouraged me to contact corporate to share my thoughts with them on the subject.

That's the key of the whole thing. Corporate policy doesn't affect the customer as much as it affects the employees. Either way, it's not a good policy and it'll affect law abiding citizens much more than it'll affect the others.

I'll have to give them a call as well.

jednp · 10-19-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Timmy44221

the problem however is that its Goodyear policy. THerefore none of us should support them in any way to protest the issue.

But their goodyear fortera tripletred tires work so awesome on my explorer! Seriously, they work so awesome in snow and icey conditions it's not even funny, let alone their hydroplaning resistance! Hate to say it on this one, but I've made the switch from fire(blowout)stone, to goodyear and I can't turn back.

However if I notice a sign at my goodyear dealer when CCW goes into effect next year, I will be sure to talk with the manager about it and voice my opinion.

So Flo · 10-20-2006, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by LUVMYSIGP225

If you want me to say something I will. I am literally sitting in the shadows of the Goodyear Corporate office right here in Akron, Ohio. LOL. I have to look at that fargin' crusty building every single day!! LOL!

Looks like I need a better email addy for them...since I rec'd my message back as undeliverable...and I used the link on their own website...sheesh, a guy can't even complain without going through more of their phone and/or web mazes!

So Flo · 10-20-2006, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark M

Since the manager himself isn't concerned at all, and you were carrying concealed anyway, it sounds like a "wink wink" sort of sign that doesn't practically apply to customers.

It also doesn't sound like the manager asked you if you were armed and therefore didn't care, so why take your business elsewhere?
Maybe other Goodyear stores in the area have managers who are anal about "the rule", but since this one is cool with it, I'd continue to spend my money there to support the manager if nothing else.

The manager did say that they don't enforce it...but as the LEO said, concealed is concealed...how would they know if someone were doing it legally anyway! I am not going to tell Goodyear corporate that their manager was relaxed about it, since I don't want to get anyone in hot water...but as it appears to be a corporate decision, I want them to know that I do not appreciate that type of thinking...that though my business probably does not mean much to their bottom line...me telling all of my carrying friends may!

Brickboy240 · 10-20-2006, 10:40 AM

Meh!

Goodyear tires suck anyways.

Go buy a set of Yokoahamas or Bridgestones and forget about Goodyear.

- Brickboy240

(running Yokohama Geolandar A/Ts on the Tundra and Bridgestone Potenza RE 950s on the Volvos...check them out....they're better tires!)

NevJohn · 10-20-2006, 11:16 AM

Personally, I like my "Manny, Moe & Jack $25 specials"!! Oh wait..... that was back in the '60's.... ok.....now I like Michlens on my 1 ton PU, and Bridgestones of the wife's SUV.

John

wmrawls · 10-20-2006, 11:29 AM

Personal choice, I always vote with my dollars and I never hesitate to share my thoughts with the managment (or corporate). Here in SC a lot of places have signs up saying "No Weapons"....well I always have a knife in my pocket, don't feel dressed with out it...I have pointed out on several occasions that the word weapon is pretty loose ....I define a weapon as anything that is used to do harm (or prevent harm)...my cell phone can be used as a weapon, my keys, my belt....the arguments get pretty intense....some people argue with facts, some with feelings.....I am a fact kind of guy.

**jmiahhenry** · 10-20-2006, 12:32 PM

Actually in california you have the right to carry anywhere accept city, state, and fedral buildings. So that said I would just not say anything but yet still make my complaint to corperate.

Also Not a good year fan. I use racing tires on my tahoo, not sure the name but pricy and my import has yokos on it. You gotta think trashion not tread.

JJH

deltafred · 10-20-2006, 01:25 PM

i agree with the LEO on this subject. however, the company does reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. now, with that in mind, i do NOT support Goodyear, just throwing a little something out there for the masses.

So Flo · 10-20-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brickboy240

Meh!

Goodyear tires suck anyways.

Go buy a set of Yokoahamas or Bridgestones and forget about Goodyear.

- Brickboy240

(running Yokohama Geolandar A/Ts on the Tundra and Bridgestone Potenza RE 950s on the Volvos...check them out....they're better tires!)

I'm actually running some Coopers on my F150 and Pirelli's on our Volvo...I just needed someone to patch a leak and rotate them...we had Goodyears on our Durango and they did not wear well at all!

10-20-2006, 10:40 AM	#15
Brickboy240 XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 9,853	Meh! Goodyear tires suck anyways. Go buy a set of Yokoahamas or Bridgestones and forget about Goodyear. - Brickboy240 (running Yokohama Geolandar A/Ts on the Tundra and Bridgestone Potenza RE 950s on the Volvos...check them out....they're better tires!) __________________ The top 25% of wage earners in America pay 86% of all federal income taxes collected. (according to 2007 IRS website data) Es mejor morir a pie que vivir arrodillado Volvo...the Swedish Brick!

10-20-2006, 11:16 AM	#16
NevJohn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: N. Las Vegas, NV Posts: 223	Personally, I like my "Manny, Moe & Jack $25 specials"!! Oh wait..... that was back in the '60's.... ok.....now I like Michlens on my 1 ton PU, and Bridgestones of the wife's SUV. John __________________ XD-40 Service S&W 638 Airweight .38 Kahr CW9 9mm

10-20-2006, 11:29 AM	#17
wmrawls XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 1,223	Personal choice, I always vote with my dollars and I never hesitate to share my thoughts with the managment (or corporate). Here in SC a lot of places have signs up saying "No Weapons"....well I always have a knife in my pocket, don't feel dressed with out it...I have pointed out on several occasions that the word weapon is pretty loose ....I define a weapon as anything that is used to do harm (or prevent harm)...my cell phone can be used as a weapon, my keys, my belt....the arguments get pretty intense....some people argue with facts, some with feelings.....I am a fact kind of guy. __________________ Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.

10-20-2006, 12:32 PM	#18
jmiahhenry XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central Cali Posts: 333	Actually in california you have the right to carry anywhere accept city, state, and fedral buildings. So that said I would just not say anything but yet still make my complaint to corperate. Also Not a good year fan. I use racing tires on my tahoo, not sure the name but pricy and my import has yokos on it. You gotta think trashion not tread. JJH __________________ Jeremiah SA-XD 40 two tone, service Shoot to kill not to harm!

10-20-2006, 01:25 PM	#19
deltafred XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 284	i agree with the LEO on this subject. however, the company does reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. now, with that in mind, i do NOT support Goodyear, just throwing a little something out there for the masses. __________________ "Killing the enemy's courage is as vital as killing his troops. Physical wounds heal. The mind has no firewall"

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