The Water Cooler – What’s One Thing You Don’t Mind Overpaying For?

Amazing fruit.

This is a good question because I recently bought something that was way overpriced. I’ve been working on an old Corvette, and came across a switch in the engine compartment that needed replacing. I thought, “no big deal,” I’ll find it in one of the catalogs that sell after market Corvette replacement parts. The catalogs I have sell every part imaginable at reasonable prices, you name it, they have it. Everything except the switch I needed. It is no longer being made and has been discontinued. I even checked with the Chevy dealer, and they checked every Chevy dealer in the US and Canada, with no luck. I finally found a used switch at a Corvette wrecking yard in Mississippi, and they wanted $160.00 plus shipping for a used switch that probably cost $25.00 new, and $10.00 used before it was discontinued. Now that it has been discontinued, they can charge any price they want, and they know a sucker like me will come along and buy it because there isn’t any other choice.
Isn’t life grand?

lay flat business class seating on international flights. Lounge access, 2 carry ons (never check a bag), first off an in line for customs, edible meals, cleaner lavatories, privacy, space, bedding with pillows and the ability to actually sleep comfortably. It’s ridiculously expensive, but the vacation starts when you arrive at the airport rather than when you arrive grouchy, tired and stiff at your destination.

Stuff that makes my wife happy……grudgingly.

Vacations

I’m thinking along the lines of Warm Kitty, Duck, Barstoolateds, and Angry American, with food and service. A terrific meal with excellent service is a luxury that I find necessary about once a year.