Noida Ext pre-launch is not a real discount

5 years of paying rent and I'm honestly fed up. Landlord hiked it again, so I'm finally taking the plunge in Noida Extension. My EMI vs rent math is hitting hard. Everyone keeps glorifying pre-launch bookings, saying it's the best way to get a deal. But honestly, I think it's a total trap, not a discount. You're basically funding the builder's initial costs, like with VKG Group near Knowledge Park 3. For a 2BHK there, they quoted ₹78L pre-launch, but now similar units are barely ₹82L. That's not a massive saving, especially with the extra waiting, construction delays, and uncertainty about final OC. I'd rather pay a bit more for a ready or near-ready unit, see the actual construction quality, and have less risk of hidden charges. The 'early bird' is often just a guinea pig, giving up flexibility for minimal gain. Change my mind.