0 to 60 in 0.81 Seconds? Read the Fine Print Before You Pay a Dime

Tesla's Roadster numbers are claims from the stage. The deposits are $50K and $250K. Here's my 6-question fine-print checklist before you put money down on any tech.

All right, guys. Tesla’s Roadster drove up a vertical ramp on suction fans, flipped and landed. Then came the headline: 0 to 60 in 0.81 seconds.

Cool. Now let’s talk about what the clip leaves out.

This isn’t a Tesla thing. It’s every gadget, pre-order and “reserve now” button on the internet. Specs sell the dream. Fine print sells the car.

🎁 What you’ll get

• 🔎 Where the fine print actually hides (and the 4 words to search for)

• ❓ 6 questions to ask before you pay a deposit on anything

• 🚗 The Roadster, run through the checklist, so you see how it works

• ⏱️ A 10-minute “try it” on something you already paid for