Before the year in issue petitioners intended to take advantage of a deferred interest financing arrangement offered by a credit card company in connection with the purchase of furniture from a certain furniture store (financing arrangement).

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Chattel, on the other hand, only qualifies for high-interest consumer financing, like the financing available for cars.

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Lower spot prices make projects less attractive while decreased equity market interest makes financing harder to come by.

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