from the OLD FART'S GAZETTE #14 
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The following was mailed out by a New Car Dealer in Longmont,
Colorado as a promotion.
 
                      "THE PURCHASE"
 
A rancher had been taken several times by the local car dealer. 
One day, the car dealer informed the rancher that he was coming
over to purchase a cow.  The rancher priced his unit as follows:
 
BASIC COW                               $499.95
Shipping & Handling                       35.75
Extra Stomach                             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
Auto Fertilizer Attachment               339.40
4 X 4 Traction Drive Assembly            844.16
Pre-delivery Wash & Comb                  69.80
RANCHER'S SUGGESTED LIST PRICE         $2843.36
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Add'l Dealer Adjustment                  300.00
TOTAL LIST PRICE                       $3143.36
(including options)