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The original tanks are made from the old "bad" alloy aluminum and many shops refuse to fill them. Luxfer did make them in the new alloy for a while. I've found them on ebay and craigslist. It mat take you a while but they are out thereSorry to hear about the scam.
I saw an ABS, BCD, with plastic pieces still in the bag. Not sure if it was your spacers or some kind of mounting backer? No bands.
This was while browsing the scubamuseum.com's online store.
Good luck. Jeff
PS: I picked up an ABS manifold a few months ago. Have given up on finding original tanks, and am planning on using Faber 3L just for their diameter.
Have material cut for custom bands but need to make it to my buddies with a roller and TIG welder.