This was in the SFBay area. Prices are higher there than in Tupelo, MS.

As for the elevator operator fee - I was at a union controlled construction site in Las Vegas last month, we had to fork over $500 cash to use the elevator to get to the top floor and conduct some tests. Back in Feb. I was at another union controlled building in downtown Chicago - 48th floor - I was not allowed back on the elevator until I produced some cash (200 asking price). I elected the stairs since I only had my briefcase and photo equipment.