Understand the logic but as others have said it is short lived, leads to build upgrades, new box of old build parts, etc. I just tried a new one with my latest rescue, 1993 Allez Pro with a great ride but complex (untouchupable) artsy respray over small dings in the top and seat tubes. Rather than letting my framebuilder spray another frame for me I had it powder coated, base and clear $200, so it is pretty but no decals and $$$ saved. I now admit the Ultegra 600 group is now DA 9 with Mavic Ksyrium SL and the Ultegra wheels are collecting dust on hooks. New saddle being shipped and looking for just the right bars. The great ride is still a great ride but no longer a bargain or even a cost effective alternative to N+1.