With some of the prices floating around (1000-2000) it's almost tempting to just slowly scrounge together some modern components and then put my tax refund towards say, a Tommasini Tecno frameset.

Expensive, sure but maybe a real C&V bike in 10-20 years?

So far it doesnt seem like any one has quite got the whole 'retro' thing down yet - its either a welded frame, or the fork is wrong, or something. And then there's the price tags, which is really what it all boils down to

Tom