Brief by Anonymous
Rural Life – November 1998 – Colorado Central Magazine
FROM RURAL CYBERSPACE
A farmer had been taken several times by the local car dealer. One day, the car dealer informed the farmer that he was coming over to purchase a cow. The farmer priced his unit as follows:
Basic cow $499.95
Ship & Handling 35.75
Extra Stomachs 79.25
Two-tone exterior 142.10
Produce storage compartment 126.50
Heavy duty straw chopper 189.60
Four spigot/high output drain system 149.20
Automatic fly swatter 88.50
Genuine cowhide upholstery 179.90
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’S SUGGESTED
LIST PRICE: 2843.36
Additional Dealer Adjustments 300.00
TOTAL LIST PRICE
(Including Options): $3143.36
