Originally Posted by
gomango
In fact, I could likely pick up at least three-four high end vintage bikes for a similar price.
No doubt C&V is a bargain. Unless you are buying a bike that was ridden by Bartali, Coppi, Merckx or fill in the blank here, it is nearly impossible to spend more on a "collectible" bike than a new bike. No way a Herse or Confente will cost more that the top of the line Venge schmenge. Thousands of those bikes are sold every year.