Rich Rose wrote:
>
> I get that it is rare. I get that it is cool. But I don't get "it". A
> friend just picked up a late '70's Wiegle (Weigle?) on e-bay that is
> just about perfect, with full NR group for just a small fraction of what
> this one is already up to. Arguably as rare as the Confente? It even
> came complete with built up grime - trust me it looks better cleaned up!
> Anyone on this list could have an equal or better ride just by ordering
> a frame from one of the several excellent, without peer framebuilders on
> this list. (Peter, Richard, Brian, Curt, David, Phil etc...). Heck, if
> you have to have "vintage" you could go with Richard's 30'Th anniversary
> model with a lower number than "35". Perhaps other of our esteemed group
> of builders would do something similar? Then you could build up your own
> grime.
> I am not a "collector" in the same vein as others on this list, and I do
> not want to be unkind but what exactly did this guy (Mario) do besides
> die?
> BTW, here is the e-bay link for those who want to see what all the fuss
> is about.
> Richard Rose (Toledo, Ohio), now donning my flameproof skivvies.
> http://ebay.com/
I don't want to be unkind either Rich.
But when I hear people saying things like the above, "why don't you just buy "x"? It's just as good" my reply is, "You're not the buyer."
Respectfully,
Chuck Schmidt
SoPas, SoCal