Originally Posted by
noglider
operator, it wasn't a complaint. The OP asked how much extra he should be paying. You could weigh in with your opinion by providing an answer. How much do you think he should have paid? It would help him in the future, and it might make him willing to pay it. You're a good mechanic with knowledge of the industry, so your opinion counts.
My take on that is - pay for stuff when you feel like giving back to local businesses (this goes for any product/industry). If something you feel you'd rather pay less for online, and wait then do so. I'd rather the OP not go into shops and feel like he's obligated to purchase from them - or feel guilty after said purchase. This is not good for business.
Let the shop owner worry about keeping the doors open.