Cary's Crusade for a Deal

Cary had been eyeing a vintage treasure for months: a 27 x 40 movie poster from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Ever since his first pop culture convention, he'd dreamed of adding a true collector’s piece to his growing Indiana Jones collection.

The trouble was, every poster he found online hovered between $150 and $200—and that was before shipping. Cary had set a hard limit of $125, shipping included, but the waiting game was wearing on his nerves.

One evening, after another frustrating scroll through eBay listings, Cary vented to Cash about his situation.

“Man, I’m tired of just watching prices. Nothing’s budging,” Cary grumbled.

Cash, ever the problem solver, suggested a different strategy.
“Have you tried making an offer on the ones that say ‘Best Offer’?” he asked. “A lot of sellers would rather move inventory than sit on it forever. You might be surprised what they’ll take if you’re reasonable—and you won’t have to worry about someone else grabbing it first.”

Cary considered the idea and decided it was worth a shot. That night, he sent out a few offers—respectful, but firm.

Two weeks later, Cary swung by Cash’s place, a wide grin stretching across his face. He proudly unrolled the poster for Cash and Penny to see: crisp colors, classic artwork, and—most importantly—well within his budget.

Cash grinned back. “Fortune favors the bold, Cary. Looks like Indy would approve.”