Originally Posted by letiole
I tend to think you get what you pay for. My brother initially went with a lower-cost auto delivery company and got the same nasty treatment you describe, although even worse. After a month of them telling them it was coming that week, it still had not been put on the truck. It took a lengthy battle to get his money back and he eventually went with another company that delivered as promised.
I have no idea what my father's friend paid but I tend to think you are right.