New Tires... sorta...

So, the other day, I got an estimate for 4 new tires and a wheel alignment. The estimate they gave me was for $440. Yeah right. After having spoken to Dan and Josh on the phone, they advised that I just get 2 new tires for the front, and put my 2 front tires on the back. I called another place that told me I could get 2 tires for $85, so I decided to go there. Upon arrival and subsequent inspection of my car, they told me that all of my tires had pretty bad dry rot, and I really should get them replaced, not only that but, they didn't have the sizes I needed in the price they quoted me, and to get what I needed it would be $65 per tire. Fuck that. I'm poor, and couldn't possibly afford that. So, I drove down the road, and found a place that advertises "4 New Tires for $99." I stopped there and went inside to ask if that was true... I got the same answer more or less. Yes, it was true, but not in the size tire I need. He said he could get me 4 new tires in my size for $240... same as the other place... now I'm started to freak out. I need tires desperately, and don't have the funds to get them. But then he tells me, he just got in a set of used tires in my size that are 'like new'... he takes me to look at them, and they look great. He says he'll sell me the tires and put them on for a flat $100. This is where I peed my pants. So, now I have four sorta new tires, and it didn't completely destroy my finances, although I really REALLY could use that 100 bucks. Oh well, you win some and you lose some... I guess in the scheme of things, this was a minor victory for me. This should ensure against any tire problem for the drive to California. Thank God.