He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable.

Not sure why it is sad that he didn't  get all his money back. What do you think people get back who's hobby was drinking and  smoking?

@srs148  that Is the most disturbing  story of all. When a man is not capable  of keeping his word over a few dollars you know what the problem s stem from with his family.  On the other  side nothing worse than making a deal and after the buyer shows up they decide  they are going to pay less. Only one way there yes or no negotiating  is over. If you see something  you don't like you say I didn't  realize,e this say no thank you and leave.  I very much dislike when people cannot stand by what the say.that is not gentleman  like behavior. 

@srs148  no he could have stood by his word and got a bit less money. A man is only as good as his word.