I buy Year end closeouts and used only..

That shinny new bike bug means nothing to me.

Had two Scotts now because that LBS had the best deals on Scott closeouts..

Bought a like new used Tour Easy for less than half the cost of a new one, Tires had almost no wear.
A New Tour Easy Is $2500,, No thank you

When you buy used that first scratch means little.

It's hard to get a bad bike these days, If you use your head.
Each one may ride a bit different,, no biggie I learn the bike I ride as I ride....