Re: [CR]Followup: Repro Campy Hoods - Light at the end of thetunnel?

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> on 06/19/2002 07:49 PM, Stephen Barner at Steve@sburl.com wrote:
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> > Mercedes Benz is running a full page ad in the latest issue of Special
> > Interest Autos stating "Finding a classic is rare. Finding its parts
> > shouldn't be." They go on to state that they will help customers "track
> > down the genuine Mercedes-Benz classic part you need." They even provide a
> > toll-free number. Now, helping locate a part and putting that part back
> > into production are two different things, but obviously Benz is highlighting
> > their reputation for quality and durability. They know that classic
> > Mercedes owners are very effective marketers--they love their Benzs. And,
> > Mercedes is definitely into the business of "selling new and innovative
> > products."
> >
> > Sort of blows a hole in Campy's argument, don't you think?
>
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> Daimler-Chrysler (owners of the Benz marque) have much deeper pockets than
> Campagnolo.
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> Steven L. Sheffield
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