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dynamo
I can't count how many times I've seen an ad for a car or bike from a dealership with "guaranteed" prices too good to be true. Once at the dealership it's a different story. There are many tricks to the trade to lure you in with the deal of the century, even supplying you with written quotes that are anything but iron clad. When it come times to sign the contract you'll find reality sets in and the euphoria of the deal quickly dissipates. Like quality carpenters/contractors, you can expect a fair price for fair goods or service, but stealing a bike or car from the stealership ain't gonna happen. Buyer beware, regardless of the ad, a phone call, or preliminary visit with a salesman. If you truly want to get a deal too good to be true, Craigslist is your friend. But then you're dealing with the general public which is another experience entirely.