I edited this up from Voices Member -
A store that has properties for sale just opened, where a Buyer may go to choose a property. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the amenities of the home increase as the Buyer ascends the flights.
There is, however, a catch: you may choose any home from a particular floor, or you may choose to go up a floor, but you cannot go back down except to exit the building!
So, a Buyer goes to the Property Store to find a home.
On the first floor the sign on the door reads:
Floor 1 - These homes have updated bathrooms.
The second floor sign reads:
Floor 2 - These homes have updated bathrooms and new kitchens.
The third floor sign reads:
Floor 3 - These homes have updated bathrooms, new kitchens and are priced to sell.
"Wow," the Buyer thinks, but feels compelled to keep looking.
Onward to the fourth floor and sign reads:
Floor 4 - These homes have updated bathrooms, new kitchens, are priced to sell and have great views of the beach.
"Oh, mercy me!" the Buyer exclaims, "I can hardly stand it"
Still, on to the fifth floor and sign reads:
Floor 5 - These homes have updated bathrooms, new kitchens, are priced to sell, have great views of the beach, and come with an in-ground pool.
The Buyer is so tempted to stay, but instead goes up to the sixth floor and the sign
reads:
Floor 6 - You are visitor 31,456,012 to this floor. There are no homes for sale on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that buyers are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping at the Property Store. - Wed Nov 21 2007, 08:22