Strawberry Key & Shoe Svc

My wife dropped off 3 pairs of black loafers a couple weeks ago. Today, I go to pick them up. New heels and soles, rather average shoes, not Italian, not expensive.

The bill: $185 - which is more than the shoes, all three pairs - cost new.

I was stunned. This should cost maybe, tops, $30 a pair.

The owner smiled, said I should have asked first and then wished me Happy Holidays.

I'll never go back.

Now you know.