I won't delete the post, but obviously I heard wrong! Apparently, Brian IS still making props, just not "finished" props.
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Brian quit manufacturing props several years ago, so your buddy is limited to whatever he can find that are already made.
It would jjelp if we knew what he's looking for, as some folks (like me) have a bunch just lying around.