I take your point but I think we'll have to agree to disagree on your use of the word 'bodge'. Replacing the crown and stem with original items and then selling as 'in need of service' is surely preferable to selling as 'in need of service' and not working with an already bodged crown and stem that would need to be replaced in addition to the service?
Like I say, agree to disagree, life goes on 馃憤
If you do replace it hope you would tell the buyer the whole story not just 'in need of service'.
Thanks for your considered and diplomatic response Dan 馃憤
Admittedly I may be guilty of simplifying the issue and I take your point with regards to the proverbial rabbit hole. I'm an ex engineer and tight Yorkshireman to boot so I like to think I'll have a go at fixing most things before deferring to more experienced colleagues. That's not to take anything away from @Archer and his kin, and its not something i would normally consider with a more valuable or sought after piece.
Not sure if you read my reply, but this is not a correct statement.
