>Me: Let me see if I understand: I can have cable for $15.00 or I can not have it for $10.00?
>Him: Yes, that's right.
>Me: Well, I haven't had cable for about 10 years now. How much do I owe you?
>Him: < pause >
>Me: Say, what about if I choose to not have the premium channels instead of not having just the basic ones. How much would that be?
>Him: < pause >
>Me: No thanks, I'm not interested.

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An old one to the similar tune:

- One tea without rum, please.
- Sorry, we're just fresh out of rum. Would you like your tea without something else?