Picked up a first edition Stephen King novel for a dollar at a library sale last year. The volunteer running it said they were just clearing space for new donations. In cases like that, telling them it's worth hundreds feels more like ruining their system than being honest. They got what they wanted, a cleared shelf, and I got a steal without any guilt.

Sounds like your customer brought their own certified stylist along for free.

During a train commute last month, I caught a stranger peeking at my laptop screen. I used to shrug off privacy concerns, but that incident changed my perspective completely. Now I rely on a matte privacy filter, which basically makes the screen unreadable from any angle except straight on. Tilting is a good first step, but in tight spaces, you need something more robust.