Originally Posted by
blamp28
Precisely! There is more to it than alloy selection. The T6 Heat treatment specification is more important than whether or not it is 6061.
I can honestly say that I have never - not once checked on a material specification before buying a chain ring. I have always bought from manufacturers and sellers with solid reputations and never thought twice about it. I can't imagine putting enough wear into a chain ring in 45 days to even begin to make a claim thought pay-pal. There is more to the story here than materials - I suspect. If this was a used chain ring, not a surprise.
I might suggest that as an alternative to using the lowest price to determine part selection, the OP approach it from best VALUE for a quality component. This will almost never be the lost price but will in fact be the lowest cost.
Aluminum chainrings are always T6 heat treated.
I find the rest of your comment quite insulting, like suggesting I can't tell a used chainring from a new one. Or suggesting that never checking the material specifications before purchase is a viable way of purchasing anything? How ludicrous is that?
I feel comfortable about putting you on ignore.