Thread: Poll: Does Canadian Tire Suck?

The forum is obviously a labour of love ... yet, why isn't there more participation? Do people really think CT sucks? Don't think so? Or simply don't care either way.

The forum is obviously a labour of love

It was put up for the principle of the matter.

... yet, why isn't there more participation?

The site is only a month old, I anticipate a large participation in the future.

Do people really think CT sucks? Don't think so? Or simply don't care either way.

I don't care either way. This site is here for others.

It sucks because CTC is tolerating all dishonesties in each single store operated in the name of Canadian Tire.
It sucks because CTC even has a "Canadian Tire Business Conduct Web Reporting" site as a show

Originally Posted by ChickenOnTable

It sucks because CTC is tolerating all dishonesties in each single store operated in the name of Canadian Tire.
It sucks because CTC even has a "Canadian Tire Business Conduct Web Reporting" site as a show

What do you mean by "as a show". It sounds like you mean the website is there to mislead the public into something. Is that about right?

You may want to research a phenomena known as "paranoia".

Here's one reason why Canadian Tire doesn't suck. They were giving away free washer fluid today

http://www.citynews.ca/blogs/insidebt_19342.aspx

Also, I think it's kind of funny that more people in your poll think CT doesn't suck. I'll bet this is Canadian Tire's site there 'ChickenOnTable'!!! THIS IS A BIG PUBLICITY STUNT!!!! Come up with a website about how your company sucks! The logo is on every page, the name is everywhere. I'll bet this was the marketing idea of the century. (If it wasn't it should be).

Originally Posted by Unregistered

The forum is obviously a labour of love ... yet, why isn't there more participation? Do people really think CT sucks? Don't think so? Or simply don't care either way.

I agree. To devote this kind of energy to something with no real purpose, is a bit weird. I guess some people have very few problems in their lives, and so to them, a bad experience during a simple business transaction is a really, really big deal. I envy them, really.

I don't think they suck. I like Canadian Tire. In fact, I quite enjoy cruising the aisles at Canadian Tire, checking out the cool stuff they have and supporting a Canadian Enterprise. I think it is great to support a corporation who can compete with the giants of Wal-Mart and Home Depot. Sure, I've been let down by their customer service from time to time, but I have also been by just about every other retail operation out there. The fact is, Canadian Tire posted some positive financial results for 2007 proving that there are lots of people who think are doing a pretty good job of supplying us with low cost hardware, washer fluid and light bulbs and continue to spend their money there.

Does Canadian Tire suck? No, I think some people just love something to whine about in their petty, small lives.

And that's the idea for some people here, to whine and complain and get things off their minds. What is so wrong with that?
I think it's great that you like Canadian Tire! I like the fact that they are a 100% Canadian company (at least as far as I know they still are). Personally, I like to support Canadian companies over any other.
Some of their franchise locations however, are not pulling their weight when it comes to customer service and product quality. Especially in most automotive departments. I think CTC should take responsibility and fire the mechanics that are proven to be doing damage to people's vehicles just to get them to come in for more service. I don't like crooked mechanics. Not good business.
So, I don't think Canadian Tire 100% sucks. Just certain franchise locations.