In a message dated 2/15/02 5:45:56 AM, gmuttart@mtdc.ns.ca writes:
<< I have the opportunity to purchase what's described to me as a "NOS
original
type" Bugeye choke cable. However, the white paint for the "C" on the knob is
not contained just to the "C" depression - there is a faint white spray
pattern beyond the depression. Does this sound like it might still be NOS or
a $12 Moss one? (The guy swears that it's at least 20 years old). I'm just
looking to be a cautious consumer. >>
Geoff:
This doesn't really sound like New Old Stock where the paint would be crisp.
It might be badly restored old stock, however. Originally, there was just a
slight depression where the letters are/were. On our originals, you can't
really make out the depression at all anymore, and the paint is gone. The
extra white paint you see could indicate a new cheap imitation or a bad
attempt to pretty things up. Be careful.
I feel ashamed of the way the Canadian Pair skaters were treated in Salt
Lake. They were really the best. Hope the least they do is award another
gold medal to the Canadians to replace the silver they were awarded with the
gold they earned. My long ago other sport is in pain.
Annice & Bob
1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes)
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