That trick can backfire if you waste time finding the market and miss out on the local cafe experience.

My crew's motto is 'purge first, or curse first' for good reason.

Has anyone looked into how this changes what kind of people apply to work there? I'd guess a no-tip wage attracts folks who want a steady check over the chance to earn more on busy days. That could totally shift the whole vibe of the place, maybe for the better, maybe not. You might lose the hustler types but gain people who just want to bake and not worry about their pay changing with the weather.

Wyatt932 gets it, cheap tools cost you more time.

But come on, it's a few dollars difference on a trip. If someone's budget is that tight, maybe they should have checked the current prices before traveling. It's not like cities hide their transit fares. A quick online search would have shown the new rate and saved him the sore feet.