It really pays to "know" people.....
fro example, i have a few buddies on the police force. a while back, i got out of getting a ticket just because i know some cops.
i also got tight with the local pizza delivery guy, who brings me like 3 or 4 free pizzas a wekk to my job.
yesterday, i needed two new tires for my truck. the price was gonna be like 300 bucks, but, since my buddy worked there, it was 142.50.