tcs, my new-to-me but still used bf was not terribly expensive. but I was patient and waited for the right bike at the right price. and it's such a great ride that i was able to sell my 700c which recouped the expense to a large degree. imo a quality used folder is better than a cheap folder that rides poorly and needs constant maintenance, which is probably what you get new for 150 bucks. not being snobby, just learned the hard way, if you buy a cheap bike you will pay one way or the other. in any case, my point was that (as i said) lots of bikes fit in suitcases, my bf was just one example; was not suggesting the OP get a bf.