Anco Wiper Blades - MAKE MONEY AR on up to 8

Quote from twistrman : Thanks, looks like I will be ordering, one of my wipers is falling apart and on the "to do" list. Might as well get a bunch. The baby makes it harder to remember anything to get done. Time to stockpile. Couple more questions. Those of you that ordered, which did you like the best? I was going to order one set of each of the Contour and transform. Only used traditional style in the past. Do the beam and hybrid beam really work better? Last a decent amount of time, etc? Do they work fine in the winter? Does it matter what rear I order? Ordering 2 sets of wipers for 2 cars. Only one uses an actual rear riper though the other uses a regular, so it loses out. So I was going to order 4 of the one. Doesn't seem like it would be a problem.

Quote from twistrman : Thanks, looks like I will be ordering, one of my wipers is falling apart and on the "to do" list. Might as well get a bunch. The baby makes it harder to remember anything to get done. Time to stockpile. Couple more questions. Those of you that ordered, which did you like the best? I was going to order one set of each of the Contour and transform. Only used traditional style in the past. Do the beam and hybrid beam really work better? Last a decent amount of time, etc? Do they work fine in the winter? Does it matter what rear I order? Ordering 2 sets of wipers for 2 cars. Only one uses an actual rear riper though the other uses a regular, so it loses out. So I was going to order 4 of the one. Doesn't seem like it would be a problem.

It won't be a problem if you order 4 of the same one, but just make sure you order the AR series to qualify for the rebate. Don't make the same mistake I did and order some random rear ones. They only make the AR series for certain cars.

As for whether the beam or hybrid beams work well, I've only purchased the traditional style before. For what it's worth, our FX has the beam type from the factory, and they seem to work pretty well, but then again, I would expect that from an OEM blade. For this deal, I bought 4 pairs of the hybrid beam style blades, and I just put them on over the weekend. I haven't tested them yet, but it's been raining all day today, so I guess I'll find out today if they work well or not. Personally, I don't think the style of blade will have any impact on the longevity. Eventually they'll all start deteriorating and streaking. What concerns me about the beam style is that depending on the curvature of the windshield, the beam type may not make good contact along the full length of the blade, since the pressure is only applied at one point. I went with the Transform because I wasn't ready to try out the beam style yet, but I also wanted something that's nicer looking than the traditional style.

No matter what you go with, you end up paying like $2 or less per blade, so it's not that big a loss if it doesn't work out.

Quote from twistrman : Thanks, looks like I will be ordering, one of my wipers is falling apart and on the "to do" list. Might as well get a bunch. The baby makes it harder to remember anything to get done. Time to stockpile. Couple more questions. Those of you that ordered, which did you like the best? I was going to order one set of each of the Contour and transform. Only used traditional style in the past. Do the beam and hybrid beam really work better? Last a decent amount of time, etc? Do they work fine in the winter? Does it matter what rear I order? Ordering 2 sets of wipers for 2 cars. Only one uses an actual rear riper though the other uses a regular, so it loses out. So I was going to order 4 of the one. Doesn't seem like it would be a problem.

You can buy up to 4 pairs of front blades and up to 4 rear blades ("AR series" only, if your car uses regular blades in the rear then it'll count towards the front 4 pairs)

http://www.ancowipers.com/product..._transform
Aero is their regular blade if you like those. Transform is their top of line blade, Contour is a cheaper version of Transform, Profile is a cheaper version of Contour

You'll pay multiple shipping charges if blades from Rockauto are shipped from different warehouses so see which blades are in stock from the same warehouse and then make your decision from there

I went with Profile since 4 pairs came out to $59 shipped from a single warehouse and I got $60 back by rebate -- forgot the exact prices, but didnt feel like paying ~$0.50-1.00/blade for Contour or ~$1.50-$2.00/blade for Transform

Don't forget to use a 5% off coupon -- I decided to skip it incase the rebate was denied, but the packing slip that you mail in for the rebate does not have any pricing info on it so the rebate center won't know

Quote from Freak4Dell : It won't be a problem if you order 4 of the same one, but just make sure you order the AR series to qualify for the rebate. Don't make the same mistake I did and order some random rear ones. They only make the AR series for certain cars. As for whether the beam or hybrid beams work well, I've only purchased the traditional style before. For what it's worth, our FX has the beam type from the factory, and they seem to work pretty well, but then again, I would expect that from an OEM blade. For this deal, I bought 4 pairs of the hybrid beam style blades, and I just put them on over the weekend. I haven't tested them yet, but it's been raining all day today, so I guess I'll find out today if they work well or not. Personally, I don't think the style of blade will have any impact on the longevity. Eventually they'll all start deteriorating and streaking. What concerns me about the beam style is that depending on the curvature of the windshield, the beam type may not make good contact along the full length of the blade, since the pressure is only applied at one point. I went with the Transform because I wasn't ready to try out the beam style yet, but I also wanted something that's nicer looking than the traditional style. No matter what you go with, you end up paying like $2 or less per blade, so it's not that big a loss if it doesn't work out.

thanks. looks like my total will be $88 shipped and should qualify for a $80 rebate. sounds good to me

what is the promotion code for the rebate. i was looking at the presubmit part but not seeing the rebate number listed in the wiki. even anco's page advertises the rebate, but no code for it.

I just received my package with 12 wiper blades in it, and NO packing slip! Has this happened to anyone else? I will have to call tommorrow.

Quote from 1chris1 : I just received my package with 12 wiper blades in it, and NO packing slip! Has this happened to anyone else? I will have to call tommorrow.

Did you look on the outside of the box? RA puts it in a little pouch on the box.

Quote from CDONNS : Did you look on the outside of the box? RA puts it in a little pouch on the box.

I looked everywhere. I don't think the pouch fell off the box; I just called them (and talked to the supply chain manager), who said they put it on the "inside" of the box. I said I needed the actual packing slip for the order, and asked if he could email it to me...he did, but it's a screenshot (like the warehouse gets) with no signature or anything. I honestly don't think a discount of $3.78 is going to nullify an $80 rebate, so I'll just send this in with the order confirmation.

Quote from 1chris1 : I looked everywhere. I don't think the pouch fell off the box; I just called them (and talked to the supply chain manager), who said they put it on the "inside" of the box. I said I needed the actual packing slip for the order, and asked if he could email it to me...he did, but it's a screenshot (like the warehouse gets) with no signature or anything. I honestly don't think a discount of $3.78 is going to nullify an $80 rebate, so I'll just send this in with the order confirmation.

The packing list in my box had no signature either. It looked exactly like yours.

did anyone do Paypal, or everyone just get the Visa card?

Trying to decide which would be easier. But with the paypal, no idea how they are actually giving you the money, do they just send it to your email address?

Quote from YCG : The packing list in my box had no signature either. It looked exactly like yours.

Thanks, I will just send that in then.

Quote from twistrman : did anyone do Paypal, or everyone just get the Visa card? Trying to decide which would be easier. But with the paypal, no idea how they are actually giving you the money, do they just send it to your email address?

Yes, they send it to the rebate registration email address (like Staples). I chose the PayPal option.

Quote from twistrman : did anyone do Paypal, or everyone just get the Visa card? Trying to decide which would be easier. But with the paypal, no idea how they are actually giving you the money, do they just send it to your email address?

I picked Paypal and got my rebate without any problems

Quote from twistrman : did anyone do Paypal, or everyone just get the Visa card? Trying to decide which would be easier. But with the paypal, no idea how they are actually giving you the money, do they just send it to your email address?

Got Paypal and then transferred cash to bank!! No fees. No card to keep track of..

Mine showed a discount as well, they still approved the full $60 for mine.

did anyone else get the rebate paypal'ed twice?
I got $55 two weeks ago and $60 today thinking of contacting them.. sorry.. have to listen to my conscience.