Re: [CR]The great Pogliaghi Caper

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From: <hersefan@comcast.net>
To: Jack Gabus <jack_gabus@yahoo.com>, CR <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]The great Pogliaghi Caper
Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:50:13 +0000


The reality is that late 70's/early 80's Super Record bikes and C-Rec bikes are hot right now. I think it is a matter of those who have been in the collecting circle awhile have always found the 60's/70's stuff to be most desirable, but many of us have met our collecting goals. Those who entered the hobby more recently may be younger and the bikes they relate to are slightly newer.

To me this doesn't make much sense - there often is very little correlation between quality and market value unfortunately. The Pogs are a case in point. The early ones are really gorgeous, and the later ones can be almost painful to look at from a construction standpoint.

What really hit home was the early Masi track frame Scott Davis sold on ebay recently. One could write a book about what wasn't correct on it. In my OPINION, under the paint (unless I'm missing something) there was more true build quality and to me intrinsic value than a dozen cast lug pimped out bikes that seem to be the rage. Yet that Masi went for a silly low price. Maybe this is good news! Folks complain that prices are too high - let the market bid up the prices of the flashy junk and let the educated buyers get the nice stuff. Again, all opinion, your beliefs may vary.

Mike Kone in Boulder CO


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From: Jack Gabus

> Gang:

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\r?\n> OK someone fill me in on this one. The last Pog in

\r?\n> question goes for 3600 Bux. A very nice one albeit a

\r?\n> transitional model with all the correct panto'ed stuff

\r?\n> on it. I bought the one just before it most likely a

\r?\n> 67 or 68 model. Pretty much the same one Jay Van De

\r?\n> Velde sold except the reverse red and white paint job.

\r?\n> Everybody in collecting has told me that the old Pogs

\r?\n> are worth much more. Well somebody is all wet because

\r?\n> I believe Jay's went for less that Pog in question and

\r?\n> I bought mine for a meager 1500 bux (I'm not

\r?\n> complaining) last week and It is in fine condition.

\r?\n> Are we just fooling each other here or is there

\r?\n> something I'm missing.

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\r?\n> inquiring minds would like to know.

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\r?\n> Cheers,

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\r?\n> Jack (truth in advertising)Gabus

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\r?\n> Jack (Giacomo) GabusLaguna Beach, CA jack@shermangabus.com

\r?\n> http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/Giacomo-Gabus/?g2_page=2

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