funny incident

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I had a funny story in my office this week I thought I would share.

A very secular guy came into my office to buy a mezuzah for a more religious friend. He asked me prices for mezuzos. I told him "entry level basic is 35 but if your friend is religious maybe get him something a bit nicer". He asked me how much the nicer ones are, I told him they start at 55. So he says to me "OK, so its only an extra twenty cents, I may as well get the better one"...

I've had a few things make me laugh over the years but that one takes the cake.

If anyone else has any funny stories or experiences, feel free to share.

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  1. Alberto AttiaMarch 17, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Hi Eli,
    That is hilarious! Thank you for the good laugh.

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  2. YehoshuaMarch 17, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    What did he buy in the end?

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    1. Rabbi Eli GutnickMarch 17, 2013 at 2:13 AM

      the better one.

      But still its always inportant to explain how much time and effort goes into writing a mezuzah, then they generally understand that the price is pretty fair...

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