Today I decided to go to the Gates Of Hell (aka Walmart) and replace it for him. I had to return something I purchased the day before and get an HDMI cable to see if we can fix the TV downstairs. So ... after doing the return, groaning as I see the only cable they have is a Phillips for $39 or a Monster for $39.50 I know I'm over a barrel but it'll be cheaper than a new TV. I've been in the industry, I know the retailers are buying the cable for $10 and selling for $40. I know the manufacturers are landing them here from china for $1.50 and selling then to the retailers for $10. I remember the profit cables put to my bottom line, now I'm the sucker paying for it.
As we're standing in the toy aisle looking for a new toy for the lil'est gift, a guy (about my age) standing there with a boy about 5 asks me how much the cable is. I tell him and he replies with "can you watch my son for a second" ... and literally takes off. Ummmm okay.
He returns in about 2 minutes and hands me an HDMI cable from the dollar store $2.00. Apparently he's an AV Tech and hates watching people get screwed. I was gobsmacked. Offered to give him money, he just said his payment is watching someone not get hosed.
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