In article >,
Doug Warner > wrote:

> Shopping for rebuilt rear brake calipers for my 94 Volvo. There seem
> to be plenty available, but some of the prices seem too low to
> believe, such as this from Autozone:
> CARDONE BRAKE CALIPER - REAR for a 1994 VOLVO 850
> Unit Price: $58.99
> Core Value*: $57.00
> Part No.: 19-1708
> Weight: 6.82 lbs.
> Warranty: LLT
>
> After returning the core, the price to me is only $1.99. This is hard
> to believe. Is there some hidden cost they're not telling me about?
>
> Also, some are listed as "loaded" Does this mean they come with the
> pads?
>
> (Never had to replace any parts yet that had a core return..)

The core charge is on top of the price of the part.
You will be charged:
Unit price $58.99
Core charge $57.00
Sub total $115.99

You will be refunded $57.00 when you return a rebuildable core to
the place of purchase.