Power Support Anti-Glare Film Set for iPhone 3G - DIY or Apple store?

http://store.apple.com/us/product/TS504?mco=MTM4OTI
So shopping around for cases and accesories for my 3G, I saw this. A friend who also has 3G had an Apple store employee "install" his. Am I better off ordering it online and doing it myself or just going to the Apple store, buy it there, and have them do it?
My main concern are the airbubbles that more than likely get stuck in there as I've had w/ similar products.

I have had a film that seems to look similar to what they are selling there for my old AXIM X30. That thing was awesome and I can't find the company where I bought it anymore.
Once the film seemed old and scratched, I was able to remove it, wash it with dishwashing liquid and reinstall it. I used it for over 2, maybe even 3 years with great success and I would love to have that again. I think I will try it.
I have had 4 films for my new iPhone and all of them are/were crap. They all smudged and eventually ended up pealing. Now, my phone is a device I use, not baby. It is a tool for my and not the holly grail. So I need something tough.
I'll be at the Mac store this afternoon.....

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