the "he" is a travel agent.
We used him (once) a few years back. The trip he got us cost us overall less than we could find the component parts ourselves. So that was great. And nice having it "managed" from one point, so we didn't have to think, were met with transfers, etc, etc.
I've just asked him again for help with another (simpler) trip. Great options have come through, that have found things we hadn't ourselves.
But i've shopped around on the ones i like and i THINK i could book it direct for 2-300 pounds less. which is a lot! about 10%.
so AIBU to do it without him?
do i level with him (he's lovely) and see if he can match it / tell me what i'm not seeing?
do i book it myself and say nothing?
do i book it through him and pay more for the benefits i hope that brings?
do something else i haven't thought of?
advice appreciated - i don't want to disregard his effort and the value he may add, but i also don't want to pay unnecessarily.
Happy to be told i'm BU if i am!