The expectation was set that when (now turns out to be "if") I actually ordered, I would be expected to put down a $500 deposit.
I would be doing this at the dealership my buddy owned and still has contact with, and I could trust to do a straight deal. There is a dealership 4mi from my house and I bought from them before, but they are selling inventory they scammed for +$20k. Not saying I would never ever buy anything from them, but it would have to be something special, like a used unit that wouldn't be available anywhere else, and was something I really wanted.
When I told my wife this order bank closure news, she replied that she had seen a nice Explorer ST the other day. More money, not exactly what I want, but not like it would be a sharp stick in the eye.
And while I am totally happy with my truck (really happy with it after towing 1600mi recently), it has occurred to me that I have a car and a truck and many days do not ever leave the house, and perhaps I would be better off with a truck that would fit in the garage. Shit, wait... you can't buy a truck either...