Hey Dave,
I'd be interested in the marketing approach for reproduction VIN's. While reproducing, buying or selling trim tags is certainly unethical, it is, unfortunately, not illegal, at least here in Pa. However, tampering with VIN's and mileage will get you free room and board with no view and a girlfriend named Big Jake. I believe those who alter the data of any vehicle to intentionally misrepresent it for financial gain should be held criminally liable----regardless of whether it's a VIN, mileage, cowl tag, stamped parts, or paperwork. The intent is all the same. To falsify records for financial gain. And with the dollar amounts we are talking about, I think this would qualify as felony status in most states. I have a few angles I'm going to pursue. I'll let you know if and how I make out.