Originally posted here by DarkGuardian
When I worked retail, I made sure that the customer got what they wanted, at the cheapest they could -- even if it wasn't where I worked.
I have this problem. I was in Wal~Mart picking up some CD-RW's and had seen an elderly couple looking for a mouse, and I told them they could go to a shop and pick one up for $4. instead of $12. or if they wanted I would walk out to my car and give them one. I always have spares on me. I also have been kicked out of Staples for correcting the sales people if I notice they are trying to BS a deal out the door. I know this isn't in regards to the automotive problem, but this is my outlook on how things should be handled. As for automotive work, I work out deals with people I know do mechanics. I upgrade this or that in your PC for you if you do "my oil change, breaks, etc". I just think that if people could learn to put money aside, and respect the point of bartering. It would make the cycle so much respectful, but you find you can't barter if the society focuses on greed.