I'd guess for every guy that says he would like an old, made-in-Paris Rene Herse (custom made for someone else by the way), there are probably many more guys out there that would rather buy and ride a brand-new, custom made for them, Colorado-built Rene Herse.
I'm thinking when you are talking about potential customers, rando- bike type of riders might actually outnumber collectors. Best of luck to the new business venture Mike and Mark...
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA