Weighing that against the risk of being mugged and having all the money suddenly disappear? I understand the 1000. That&#x27;s an acceptable risk. I&#x27;ve paid for college like that before.<p>But 15k for a used truck, all cash? No thanks. I don&#x27;t suppose your friend also totes a shotgun around with him just in case someone decides they want that 15k too?