[radarman]

If there is a demand for product and someone is willing to supply it, more power to him/her. My friends, that is what we call opportunity in the free market. Anyone can do it. And personally I'd like to see more competition in this area so the prices will come down. If you ask me, Fender has missed the boat and the opportunity to service a huge market, and their argument is weak. Fender has done so many weird and questionable things. Like putting serial numbers on the headstock. The neck is THE #1 replaceable element of the guitar, obviously the serial number should be on the body, neck plate, etc.
Anyone actually read Fender's "procedure" to get a replacement neck now? What a crock. I like Fender products, but the management of the company makes me wonder. They are not easily reachable and alot of what they do is sporadic and intermittent. Sure, they are successful, but could be a far greater company and more "in-tune" with their #1 customer, little people like you and me, the ordinary Joe Tele player!
So..hats off to the (un-named, but I know their names) ebay sellers that are willing to provide the supply to the people wanting it. Is it "evil" ? Not a chance.