There's still no excuse for piece-of-shit service. I've been mugged off by nicer car mechanics.
Not my point.
the issue was with the OP's use of "in the market for" and associated conceit about what amounts to a simple, cheap consumable.
of course the service shouldn't reflect the price, but let's stay within the realms of sensibility, You wouldn't expect to have a "conversation" with the guy behind the counter of the petrol station about "maybe being in the market" for a packet of Toffos "in a couple of weeks" Or maybe you would...
Not my point.
the issue was with the OP's use of "in the market for" and associated conceit about what amounts to a simple, cheap consumable.
of course the service shouldn't reflect the price, but let's stay within the realms of sensibility, You wouldn't expect to have a "conversation" with the guy behind the counter of the petrol station about "maybe being in the market" for a packet of Toffos "in a couple of weeks" Or maybe you would...
actually that sounds like a bit of fun