Originally Posted by mikeyddddd

Is that saying the labor costs for installing a manhole cover is $300 in Long Beach? ($500-$200)

Fuck! What a business opportunity.

Buy the stolen manhole covers from the crooks for $10-15. Charge Long Beach $315 to re-install them. The city saves $185 and you pocket $300 profit.

The manhole covers are back in place. The crooks steal them again. You buy and re-install over and over again for recurring income.