I agree with the statements that you cannot change people's minds. I have a good friend who wanted to take up cycling leisurely. She only wanted to spend around $100 so the local bike shop was out. I told her I would help her search Craiglist because we could find something for $100. I found a practically new hardtail for $200, it retailed for close to $600. She went to Academy and spent $59 on a bike and was excited. It hasn't broken yet and I hope it doesn't but I can't imagine the durability of a $59 bike.

She is a person who is good at finding a bargain but this is one case where she doesn't know enough to find value.