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I've noticed a recent change to the price of Fenton Headers. Some people selling new, delivered for $200. I've also seen a rash of repaired/welded Fentons for sale. Did something change to lower the price? Are these knock offs? Is there a connection to the lower prices and the increase of repaired Fentons? I don't want to waste $200 if they are of inferior quality.
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For years, Patrick's was the only authorized dealer of products for the Fenton brand name. So I would check with them before I made any purchase.
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They are the same headers. They are being imported by someone other than Patrick. I have been running a set on my 248 for several years with no problems.
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If it wasn't for guys like Patrick we wouldn't have a lot of the stuff we do. I'd rather give him my money.
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Patrick's, some time ago lost a patent infringement suit while trying to hold on to exclusivity for FENTON production and sales. As a result the market is flooded. It drives the price down, but lessens quality.
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I think you mean trademark.
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I think you mean trademark. Well, it has been a while, so perhaps you are correct. I do remember that Patrick Dykes' son wrote an appeal on this site for member support during the case and he that he thought his Dad was being treated quite unfairly. I searched it on Inliners, but was unsuccessful.
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Patrick won't say anything bad. But he got screwed on a technicality. Not a lawsuit
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OK, Here it is. Patricks The original link no longer works, you'd have to do a search on Stovebolt, but the "bad" guy was Speedy Bill from Speedway. I don't know more than what is here. I don't care. I do not buy enough stuff to make any difference to anyone's business but because of the way Patrick and Phillip have treated me I do my business there. It's not real hard because I'm a GMC guy.
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[quote= because of the way Patrick and Phillip have treated me I do my business there. It's not real hard because I'm a GMC guy. [/quote]
My sentiments exactly.
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