I just know a guy has to get paid. It's all personal opinion - but if I spent $100 to recover a seat and it looked less than perfect, I'd feel like I wasted $100. I hate doing shit twice. I've learned that if I just ante up the first time - 1) I will not do it twice (which would end up costing the same anyway) and 2 - I get to enjoy a nicer ....whever it is I bought/did.