Why Aren’t Parts Free?

Gord had one guy bitch because it only took him 5 minutes to replace a defective controller port on his PSX.

“Will you take $10?”

“Uhm. No. It’s $20. We discussed this before I even started.”

“But it only took you five minutes!”

“Yes. It was simply a controller port replacement.”

“I’m not paying $20 for five minutes work!”

“Then I’ll take it out and put back in the broken one.”

“No! Wait! What’s it cost to buy the part by itself?”

“They’re $20. Installation is free.”

“That’s a fucking ripoff!”

“Oh, ok. I’ll just put in the old part then.”

“Fine! I’ll pay the $20!”

“$22.80 sir. There’s tax.”

“Fucking tax. Twenty fucking dollars for 5 minutes work.”

“Sir, that was $20 for a replacement part with free installation. Here’s your unit, here’s your change, and have a nice day.”