Originally Posted by
Looigi
A big shop around here will get any bike in from brands they carry for a fully refundable deposit. It usually takes 3-5 days. They take the deposit to ensure you're at least somewhat serious and will show up when they do get the bike in.
Deposit is refundable only if you buy some bike from them (if not the one they special ordered), or even if you just decide it didn't work out and shop elsewhere (as the OP's scenario lays out)?