U pull ripoff

I stopped going to the franchise yards for a lot of the reasons OP stated. I'd rather buy from a member here or other forums, and know they did the work and that I'm paying a fair price than get bent over by Sheila at the counter because she decides that on the third Tuesday of months that start with a vowel in even years she's going to charge for every screw (and it's warranty) holding a headlamp assembly or bumper together.
I used to hit a few yards like those, but it didn't take long to notice that they'd let people come and dismantle stuff, then simply list it for max money on eBay or Craigslist after the dejected customer left because $723 worth of taxes and fees and warranty made it only $10 cheaper than new at the dealer.
It's their right to run their place as they see fit, but I'll be damned if I get duped again. Now I look for yards thst sponsor demo derbies(typically pretty lax and run by cool folks), or just buy from folks online who make a living parting out old iron. Downside is that my Spanish skills have gone all to hell since I quit those yards :rofl: