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Old 01-06-2018, 09:33 AM   #79
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Originally Posted by Almighty So View Post
The fact you think cheaper replica products phasing out the real stuff is a good thing is also completely opposite of how I feel.
To clarify, I'm talking about reproductions of parts long discontinued. I.e. Dorki Dori bumpers, GKTech Ganador type mirrors, etc. You can't have it both ways, the originals are going to skyrocket in price as they become more limited and the market will/is providing lower cost alternatives since demand is so high. You can't phase out something that is discontinued or no longer in production.

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From a consumer stand point, everything being more expensive and/or replaced with replicas due to kids wanting to join the cool club is a slow death, not a thriving revival.
Again, I'm not talking about "knock-offs" per say. I'm talking about replacements for parts not in existence anymore so people don't bitch about the price of Ganadors or front lips.

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You’re looking at the market from a greedy sellers point of view. Yes of course it seems to be “thriving”. Lots of idiots easily tricked into overpaying due to peer judgement on the internet.
No, I'm looking at it from a Capitalists point of view. Which with exception to monopolies provides the best value/lowest cost to consumers.
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