"Recommended sell is $11.95 and I assume cost is about 1/2 that or $6." Recommended where? Cost for cinelli is quite a bit higher than $6[/QUOTE]

Not sure what bar tape he had in mind, but the most expensive tape in the catalog in front of me is a synthetic cork tape by Ciclolinea (made in Italy) for $5.50, sounds like he is pretty close to me. FSA cork tape $5.50, aztec vibewrap $16.90.
So tell me what is "quite a bit higher", if you are willing to post it do so, I am calling your bluff.