If you don't like the prices in your region and you find yourself unable to snatch up the good deals quickly enough, then you probably have the following options to consider:
- find a good deal in another region that's worth while for you to go to
- take time off work and invest that time into responding to local for-sale ads
- find a less desirable bike that needs some work to fix it up
- find a more expensive fixed used bike that's more conveniently available and pay the premium for your convenience and someone else's investment