At 4k for the genuine Veilside kit (for example) for most people its either a replica or nothing. Now to me, that isn't hurting Veilsides profits at all as the sale wasn't there in the first place.
Yeah I agree its a bit harsh to the original designers who have done all the R&D but I'd rather see people with replicas than everyone with a stock Zed because they can't afford the genuine parts.
Maybe if genuine parts weren't such ridiculous prices then everone would benefit, I mean how much does it cost to produce a polished induction pipe(another example)?? Not even 10% of what they sell them for. and I highly doubt there was and R&D involved.
my 2 cents....