what would you do?

[inatree]

well, i found the perfect bike for me, but...
when i test rode it a week ago they said it would be on sale this weekend...
i came back today, and they said that its not on sale, its one of their "no sale bikes."
well, technically i have enought to get it, but it means i wont have ANY $ left over....(to buy goodies for the bike)
so...what would you do?

they said they would take the tax off but thats it. grrr...

[KSH]

I would buy the bike. I know for me, I rarely find the *perfect* anything... and everytime I have found something I *love* and I think that I will keep looking, I always go back to that orginal item. Unfortunately, sometimes it is gone.

If you really love it, get it. You can find a way to get the goodies later. Maybe sell some items you don't use/need anymore or save some money from paychecks.

Also, if you really need shorts, I would even be willing to send you some of my old Cannondales. They are nice, but the padding is a little thin, but will certainly work for 10-20 mile bike rides. Not perfect stuff... but FREE!

[pooks]

What bike is it? Tell us, so we can drool, too!

And what a runaround, telling you to wait for the sale when it's not on sale. I'd be inclined to push that point, but it sounds like you already have if they're offering to knock off the sales tax.

[SouthernBelle]

Yes, We must know what the bike is!

[Bluetree]

I'd call around other LBSs and see if they have the same bike/same size and ask if they will beat that price.
Some LBS owners may see a discounted bike as a loss leader. They lose a bit up front, but they gain much more in the long run by getting a long-term and happy customer.
Couldn't hurt to try.

Good luck!

[emily_in_nc]

Also, if they aren't charging you tax, you are getting a discount of whatever your tax rate is: 6%, 7%, whatever. It's not huge, but it's something.

Let us know what you decide!

Emily