Bait and Switch

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So... I go today to Jiffy Lube to get my oil changed. I asked for the basic package which was $43, plus tax. As they are changing my oil I get told that my total will be $51, plus tax. I asked him why he quoted me $43 in the beginning, and now it is $51? I could not believe his honesty. He said that Jiffy Lube trains their employees to bait and switch. Give the basic price, then tack on other charges in the middle of the oil change., leaving the customers with a higher bill to pay. I asked him how he thought this was a honest way to do business? Why not just tell his customers what the entire price is upfront, because some folks may be on a budge? He said that it was just the way Jiffy Lube trained them. I heard him say the same thing to an elderly gentleman parked right beside me. while he was getting his oil changed too. That guy just laughed it off. After the job was done he gave me a bill of lading for $21.48. I told him that I thought the bill was going to be over $51? The original price was over $43? He said that he felt like being nice to me. I asked him for his name, and would he get in trouble for slashing the price, as much as he did? He said no... He was the assistant general manager, so he was authorized to adjust the price. He also said that my oil was a quart low. I did tell him I was aware if it. Because of the age of the car, my car does burn oil a little bit. Not too much though... I was very behind on my oil change, which is why it ended up being as low, as it was... He told me that I would be better off getting the synthetic blend for high mileage cars. However that price was $80. I thanked him for letting me know. Then before I left...he said that if I wanted to come back for the better oil change, he would only charge me $30, instead of $80. I told him that I appreciated the offer; and If he was still around when I needed my next oil change, I will drop by. I was just shocked at his honesty with his customers; letting us know that the staff are trained to bait and switch to get more money out of their customers. Not sure if he will still be employed when I need my next oil change; but I was grateful God gave me favor...and I ended up paying less than half of my original bill.