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@ElPrez
"This isn't true" is a bit, er, harsh? Implies I'm lying. Cheers for that Hilly Ben.
I wanted to build a bike that looked brand new. Buying NOS C-Record/or other vintage Record versions IS extremely expensive. Buying any vintage/modern Campag groupset that either is or looks even nearly brand new is extremely expensive unless you're really lucky.
Buying 'something like this' unseen which is what you're recommending is fine if you're not bothered about scratches and so on. I've bought sight unseen before - a bike that *looked *great in the photos, which turned out to be average condition at best. No way could I use the parts for a build, unless I was just knocking together a runaround.
Even seeing before buying is no guarantee. I bought a Veloce chainset on this forum. It looked fine, but when it was put on the bike the chain kept falling off as the big ring was a tiny bit warped. Something you only discover 'in action'. In that instance I had to buy a new chainring, another unexpected expense.
The powdercoated frame looks perfect for my rebuild. And it's tougher than stove enamelling. The only disadvantage, apparently, is if you want to respray at a future time, as it's harder to strip the frame.
And 'having' to sell the Rossin because of pressure at home means that I'm not worried if it sells or not. It cost over £1100.00 from start to finish. I used the London Cycle Workshop for the build, which meant the job was done propely. I'm not a mechanic. Most of the parts were bought new, albeit discounted.
The £150.00 on top is something a. to make it less likely to sell b. to soften the blow if it does sell. I hope that's ok with you, 'Hilly' Ben.