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A $500 deposit will hold the price, be sure if you cancel the deposit is refundable. You will hold the price, and then confirm it to be a great deal over time before you arrange deliver, or request a refund.
Every time they jave those "fairs" around here its usually from a fly by night company that lists its home office about 100 miles away. I've found its a gimmic to get you in the door. I decided to go with a local dealer because when something goes wrong I want someone local & dependable to service me. Be careful, Investigate throughly.
Thanks to all for the comments and information. I deleted the email and will start checking with local dealers when I am ready to buy. Getting a concrete pad poured in August, so that's step 1.And yes, I am a Kansas State grad, but I have been living in the Pacific Northwest for many years.