Pamparo in Toronto

So we went to Yorkdale Mall today to do some Christmas shopping. In the mall, parents can rent a stroller that is nicely decorated as a race car for $5. Upon returning the stroller, the machine will dispense $1 back.

Here’s snippet of a conversation I had with this very clever woman on my way to return the stroller I rented.

Woman: Are you returning the cart?

Me: Yes, I am.

Woman: Here’s $1 for it.

Me: Sorry, I have to return it. It’s not fair.

Woman: Here’s the $1. That’s what you will get.

Me: I will just return it and get my $1 from the machine.

Woman: Oh, that’s greedy.

Me: Sorry, I am not greedy. I paid $5 for it and will get the $1 from the machine. You wanted to get it for free by giving me $1 only and getting it back from the machine.

Woman: That’s greedy …

End of conversation.

I started walking towards the machine to get my $1 refund.

Now, can someone answer me please: Is that being greedy?! Doh!!!