OT: Sticker shock.... spark plugs?!

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Went to grab a set of four spark plugs for a friend at my local Advanced... cashier said $65!!!

Apparently spark plugs have easily doubled in price over the last decade... unreal!

They were for an old 2003 Toyota Corolla with a lotta miles and a blown head gasket. Was getting a misfire on cylinder 1 but I figure spark plugs are cheap, why not replace the whole set?

..i left with only one spark plug

Anyone experience this craziness with anything else?