Originally Posted by
dstrong
Quick! Find another LBS! That's a rip-off! OMG!!!!!
I'm surprised I'm the first to mention this...but I've never been charged for ferrules or mouse condoms. Usually, I'm buying cables or housings but occassionally I've walked in and asked for them and they just dump a dozen in my hand (sometimes into a small baggie if they're feeling generous) no charge.
+1 You should talk to the mechanic, not a sales guy if you want the 'straight poop' on something like this. Personally, I don't call them anything--I just put them on and forget about them!