Shell Game

Have you noticed that everything is a shell game?  It does not matter if you're buying a house, car, or silly cell phone.  The contract options and fine print always make you the loser.  They just don't want you to figure out how they're screwing you over.  I've come to the conclusion that everything is a shell game with smoke and mirrors. 

I'm not engaging in a major purchase because it's just too complicated.