Originally Posted by redxj

+1 for your whole post, absolutely spot on. I just recently spent about the same amount for a rough looking (right now) TA Cyclotouriste crank with rings than the crank VO is going to sell for new. That is a very reasonable price for the Grand Cru 50.4 cranks with rings, and I would buy a set if I didn't have two originals already. I might end up buying some of the rings at a later point.

I have traits of being a (1) and a (2). When it comes to flippers I am extremely cheap and buy as cheap as I can, but I don't have any trouble paying more for something much nicer (but, still undervalued). But, I am in the second category when it comes to my own bikes. I have no problem spending money on a sought after part, frame, etc. and have no problem paying higher prices if I am going to be the one to enjoy it. The cheap flippers help pay for the nicer stuff for myself.

There have been a number of "cheap" posters completely derailing threads lately on here. Now I see why more and more people are getting sick of this place. At least to me this is the trend I have been seeing more and more on C&V in the last few months. This is just a blanket statement of the overall tone on C&V in general and is not meant to point fingers.