I have to say as I typed "...(not) sought after" I thought of you Marc, and considered changing it. You're completely correct.
I'm still looking for that Campagnolo Elefante control lever to go with my early 70s Gran Turismo rear derailleur...
Chuck Schmidt
Marc Boral wrote:
>
> Personally, I disagree with the statement "Also probably why they weren't
> highly regarded or sought after." I consider them extremely sought after and
> collectable, even if they were faulty. I have a few, and, unfortunately, the
> one thing I do observe is how easily the steel tube dents. All of mine have
> some sort of dent/crease in them. However, damage is most often attributable
> to crashes or improper usage. My take on the collectability of many Campy
> components is: It sometimes does not matter if the component was a "success"
> in the marketplace when it was a current product. Once a certain amount of
> time goes by (?), the collectability issue of said component, is measured by
> many other factors. Sometimes, the fact that the component wasn't successful
> (monetarily or mechanically), adds to the collectability. In a company so
> renown for their quality and innovation, a rare "mistake" might actually
> propel such a component into a most sought after collectable later down the
> road It happens in so many areas of collecting. The company ceases production,
> leading to much smaller quantities remaining in existence. Off the top of my
> head, some Campy items that were not considered "successful", but are now very
> collectable are: The steel sp, 1st ED. Delta calipers, chain hanger
> assemblies, Electa steel & Ti saddles. I'm sure there are other examples you
> guys can think of. I will even go out on a limb and say the SGR pedals will be
> collectable soon. Just my opinion.
>
> Marc Boral