Originally Posted by
tjspiel
...In my mind there's no question he could produce a less expensive bike that's as good without sourcing from China. Custom lugs for example add no extra intrinsic value.
...In other words, you like other, cheaper frames, that don't use proprietary lugs, better. Hooray! ("Adds no extra intrinsic value" means "adds nothing I like.")
Originally Posted by
tjspiel
I find it very likely that part of the appeal to owning a Rivendell for many buyers is the fact that not that many other people (relatively speaking) own one.
...In other words, you do not understand why other people like bikes you do not like, so therefore it is very likely that they are conspicuous consumers a la Thorstein Veblen. And what gives you this kind of insight into your fellow consumers' souls? Boo!