Is it still OCP if it came from ebay?
 

So, I tend to think about minutiae. I've been lurking ebay for stuff to build up my next bike, and it occurred to me as I drooled over some carbon items: Is it still proper OCP to have not paid MSRP, or new for that matter? Like if I picked up used carbon handlebar (as an example). Is that OCP heresy?

honestly, i think that makes it MORE ocp. that is, you'll be able to buy more carbon, which translates to more ocp bling.

Not as long as you're not ashamed to show it off in front of Starbucks / Coffee Bean / 7-Eleven / Stop-N-Go / U-Totem / Piggly Wigglies :rolleyes:

I think I see the light, master(s). Much humble thanks.

Aren't you supposed to hunt down the highest price for a part and then brag about how much you paid for it?

Forgive me for asking, but what's OCP?

Are kidding?
Some of my best 'OCP' qualifiers are the vintage jerseys I've found on ebay.
Old campy, peugeot and marresi are priceless relics and worthy of posing and being photographed wearing.
Treasures..........if you've got the eye!

If you quote the MSRP when talking about your upgrade, you are still OCP...

Agreed, I would imagine it is not the price paid, but rather the price you let people assume you paid.

And pardon my ignorance, but I would like to know as well.

A mark of a true OCP'r is one who managed to build a complete bike from e-bay parts. I for one am a true OCP'r having built both my current bikes from other folks trash!

do a search for "obsessive compulsive poseur" :)

You "Could" always print up some "receipts" from "Don Expensive's Campy Emporium" showing MSRP, and also an additional markup showing the additional custom work to fine tune that part to your exquisite levels of tolerance. You "Could" always have one or two of those in your jersey pocket, or seat wedge, folded so the price was visible. You "Could" then occasionally drop it near your OCP buddies, and let them pick it up for you. They of course will be forced by the OCP ethic to read it to make sure you're not an OCPP. You just don't ever "CLAIM" that you paid that, you just let them think that.

Steve W.
WHO "Could" have his tongue firmly in his cheek at the moment

that reminds me of a service that got press a year ago about printing fake ATM receipts showing lots of money. The intention is you fumble for and use it to hand out your number to the gold-digger you just bought a couple drinks for. Pretty funny....

to wit: http://www.prankplace.com/atm.htm

Then I guess I should stop annoying everyone I know about the new King HS I picked up on eBay for $60 (delivered!).