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Chaim Yankel goes back to his favorite antique shop. After a number of visits, and much discussion with the store owner, he's finally decided to buy the lovely 19th century silver kiddush cup he’s had his eye on. As soon as he enters the shop, he goes over to Moishe, the shop's owner.
"OK," he says to Moishe, "I've decided to buy the kiddush cup. “
“Are you sure this time?” asks Moishe. “Because you’ve only come in twelve times about this one Kiddush cup.”
“I’m sure,” responds Chaim Yankel. “Here’s the $300 to prove it.”
"I'm sorry," says Moishe, "but this lovely, exquisite kiddush cup is now $350."
"I don't believe it," says Chaim Yankel. "How can that be? The remember the price tag said $300."
"Well," replies Moishe, "The cost of labor has risen dramatically."
“What do you mean?” asks Chaim Yankel. “You are the only person who works in this store.”
“Exactly,” replies Moishe. “And dealing with you has been very labor intensive!”