[Blackbirdws6]

Been thinking about this for a little bit. With the economy being bad, I am finding it harder to trust businesses that I am having a first time experience with. Don't get me wrong, they may be honest but I think the lack of business is making people just a bit more desperate to squeeze every last dollar out of a customer. I understand the theory but it does bother me.

This is not to say that certain places haven't always done this but I'm finding myself second guessing and being overall less comfortable when speaking to a saleperson or the like.

For instance, I just took one of my wheels from my bird to get reconditioned. Found a place that I had good ratings and within reasonable driving distance. I sent pictures of the damage which was pretty mild and I received a fair quote. Took the wheel there myself and all of a sudden I'm being told its going to be $45 to make it truly perfect. This kind of bothered me and I let them know this but not knowing exactly what is required to repair the wheel, I said sure. Overall, not sure if I'm being scammed just a little bit or it requires just more work to fix.

Anyone have a similar feeling or impression?

This kind of goes along the lines of companies actually doing well in this economy using the "bad economy" excuse to limit or get rid of bonuses or annual raises. I guarantee there are some companies doing this just to save a few extra bucks.