Capitalism in action

Three times now, while waiting to turn onto 126th St. to park in the media lot at Citi Field, someone has approached me, motioned to me to roll down my window, and offered to fix the dent in the front bumper of my crappy car.

I imagine these men are representatives of the much maligned auto-body shops in Willets Point, and though I have no interest in actually getting my car fixed — it’s not worth it, as the car won’t pass inspection in August regardless — I’m curious about this system.

It sure seems like the guys are specifically waiting there to offer body work to Mets fans, employees and media members, so I wonder if the agreement is that they’d knock out dents during the game. If so, that’s awfully convenient.

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