[CR]CR: RE Nuovo Record/GS Headset

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From: <MasiGC3V@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Mar 2001 14:21:28 EST
To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]CR: RE Nuovo Record/GS Headset

In a message dated 3/17/01 3:53:40 PM Central Standard Time, hoffmann@OHSU.EDU writes:


> Thank you for your interest. You are correct that pictured is a GS
> headset and NOT a Record Headset. I bought this sight unseen, and
> apparently was scammed - the ball bearings in factory sealed compartment,
> the installation directions, and the box all bear the description
> 'Record', and are indeed form the top line group.
>
> The headset is unfortunately NOT Record. I did not know any better, and I
> apologize for any confusion - you are the second person to have astutely
> pointed this out.
>
> The way this setup was put together, it was obviously meant to deceive - I
> am glad you and another buyer caught this so that I did not innocently
> pass on this scam. I appreciate your insight - it was my mistake - I
> actually had to look no further than the installation instructions, which
> picture an explosion diagram of a Record headset, with the ' Campagnolo '
> inscription around both cups.
>
>

CR: This was the response of the eBay seller regarding the NOS headset that was described as Record but which was actually Grand Sport. Several members commented on the mistake and the auction was pulled. Indeed I did not catch the error until it was pointed out on the CR list. Thanks to all.

Regards,

Carlo Carr