You are the man. This is the best posting ever, and the scheme you uncovered is so simple and devious. I imagine, when management looked into this, as reported in VIPS, that they realized everything was above board, hence no retribution.

Also, the fact that you put this out there instead of keeping it to yourself for future gain is uplifting, particularly in times when it seems everyone is out for themselves, when management is out for concessionary articles, when the average line guy is getting kicked in the nuts over and over again, and then there's you! They should make a Budweiser commercial about you.

Still, it all seems like a huge pain in the a$$, and borderline unethical. This game is not for me, nor most; however, we do need guys to ante in and play, to at the very least keep these clowns (smart clowns, cunning clowns, but clowns nonetheless) honest.

I'd take you out and buy your beers, or wine, or Shirley Temples, but I understand first you'd have to ask your wife.