Re: [CR]Fake World Logo Hoods & fake decals - beware

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2005 22:13:12 -0600
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
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Subject: Re: [CR]Fake World Logo Hoods & fake decals - beware
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oroboyz@aol.com wrote:
> Finally, how does anyone know the quality level if it's a reproduction?
> The Campy quality is certainly a known factor (For better or worse) How
> does one know that, after paying $80 pair, if they might melt away in 6
> weeks?

In the absence of explicit confirmation that they are authentic, bid with the assumption that they are not. If you're willing to pay $80 for a set whose authenticity isn't known, well, that's your choice.

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA