THE PURCHASE By a Farmer

A farmer had been taken several times by a local car dealer.

One day, the car dealer informed the farmer that he was coming over to purchase a cow. The farmer priced the unit as follows:

Basic Cow $ 999.95
Shipping and Handling 35.75
Extra Stomach 79.25
Two-tone Exterior 142.10
Produce Storage Compartment 128.50
Heavy Duty Straw Chopper 189.60
4-Spigot/High Output Drain System 149.20
Automatic Fly Swatter 88.50
Genuine Cowhide Upholstery 170.80
Deluxe Dual Horns 59.25
Automatic Fertilizer Attachment 339.40
4 X 4 Traction Drive Assembly 884.16
Pre-Delivery Wash and Comb 69.80

Farmer Suggested List Price $ 3336.26
Additional Dealer Adjustment 300.00

Total list price
(including options) $ 3636.26
Tax and Ear Tags 418.00

TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE $ 4054.26