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Yeah, for a flip I usually get it done for less than $200. Way less if I can get away with not having to buy tires, which always cost more than I want.
You need to learn to do more of these things yourself and only go to the LBS if you get yourself in a jam.
Also, I don't trust your LBS isn't steering you wrong. I mean, going to a triple is a pretty expensive and involved solution to a gearing problem, especially given that more gears doesn't necessarily mean *better* gears.