See Jane Get Rich

I have been wanting to get an oil change ever since I got back home and finally I decided to check out the new Express Oil change in town.  Their regular oil change price is $35.99.  This is way more than I pay at Bob’s Auto but I was feeling adventurous and wanted to try something different.  On Tuesday’s Express Oil has a Ladies Day promotion that will knock the price of the oil change down to $30.99.  Off I went this morning for an oil change. 

When I pulled into Express Oil I was told not to get out of my car and to just pull into their work area.  As soon as I pulled in I was told I can stay in the car because it would only take 10 minutes.  I was also presented with a rose because it was Ladies Day.  Soon I popped the hood and two men started probing and filling my low fluids.  I was presented with a $32.62 and a request for my autograph and I was out of there as soon as I pulled in all without getting out of my car.  The service was excellent, it was quick and I loved my beautiful rose.  But, I couldn’t help thinking how much I really paid for this rose.  I called Bob’s Auto to find out the exact price of their oil change and with taxes it came to $27.75.  Hmmm…let’s see here.  Express Oil’s $32.62 – Bob’s Auto’s $27.75 = $5.37.  Whoa, that is one expensive rose! 

So, I overpaid for the oil change but it sure was nice being treated like a queen.   Next time I will keep the $5.37.