Will wonders ever cease...

OMG there was finally some follow through. And none too soon.

The alternator in my car has given up the ghost. Nothing like limping home with someone following you with booster cables. Its been a fantastic day.

Calling around for an alternator... prices vary from $138 with trade in of old, to $332 for a refurb with zilch warranty and then $80 credit given with old one. Ummmm more than 50% difference? *boggle*
Well I need my car sooner rather than later, and even though there was some monies deposited finally, its going to be cutting it close. Might have to make a trek to Pick Your Part and take my chances.