Heard a similar story from a guy at a parts counter in Columbus, said his shop stopped buying full face rigs cause the owner didn't want to pay for them anymore. Isocyanates don't care how young or tough you are, that stuff can mess up your lungs for good and the damage shows up years later. Small shops cutting corners on PPE is nothing new but it's still rough to watch.

Seems like this happens with a lot of stuff we buy, where the sticker price feels fine but the monthly cost sneaks up later. In my experience the home charger still beats public spots on time and hassle, though the dollar savings really depend on your rates and how much you drive. Take it with a grain of salt, but $50 more a month for never hunting for a plug is a trade a lot of folks would happily make.