Originally Posted by
acidfast7
I meant that the purchaser should convince the LBS that they'll come back for all tune-up and accessories and they'll discount the bike in return for an "investment" in future returns (i.e. additional money spent.)
With that in mind, perhaps the shop should give the bike away free...
And expect a decade of service calls.
Nonetheless, many of the Craigslist Specials are not ready to ride, even those that claim that they are, so if you have to pay for service, count that as part of the cost.