I'm actually more interested in your post now that you articulated your position a little more. What does ace/kent gain by buying the actual 45? Do they gain something value-wise or morally? Is it because they're putting money in a record dealer's pocket so they're supporting the hobby? I can't think of any other reason. It sounds like you have some sort of record collector's code that they're violating. What about when they're going through master tapes, getting better quality recordings, and finding unreleased material? Isn't that superior to mastering off an old 45?