Seems to me that offering alternatives that are available in the states means that they also would not be available in Italy, assuming the reason he can't get Weigle Framesaver is because of some EU thing against Connecticut Yankees. I suggest that he try to order it for delivery. If there is indeed a ban on importing it, then what is the problem exactly? Always good to line Peter's pockets rather than someone else's pockets. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL