Why does every thread here devolve into a "Real" vs. "Replica" argument?

[Joe's Garage]

At this time the floor recognizes the gentlemen from California, RodKnock -

Originally Posted by RodKnock

Evan, why stop at license plates.

Your next "arrest" should be for license plate frames too. Anyone with a license plate frame with 1965 or 1966 on it? Shame on you!

As our astute colleague points out, where does one draw the line with ethical behavior regarding our prized replicas?

May I submit exhibit 'A', a fraudulent plate mounted to a typical license plate frame. We know this plate to be fraudulent as the vehicle it is affixed to is acknowledged to be a fake Shelby Cobra, registered in NJ under DMV provisions for kit cars, therefore it cannot be a REAL427.



You will note the frame is described as follows and can be bought here -

Product Description
Chrome license plate frame with COBRA at top and Carroll Shelby Motors at bottom; Chrome letters on blue background.
Reproduction of the original.
COBRA Carroll Shelby Motors License Plate Frame

The question is, if you are going balls out to misrepresent your fake cobra as a REAL427 for sale, does the fake license plate frame add monetary value to your fraud price?