: I'm absolutely humbled that so many of you like my work enough to want to own
: one. It does this weird thing to me where I feel happy, yet terrified that
: I couldn't possibly live up to everyone's expectations.

: So with that in mind, I feel I should clarify a few things: The way replicas
: are typically sold\traded around the 405th is that the buyer gets a
: "raw" copy of the kit. This means that it is fresh from the
: mold, needs cleaned, some sanding, assembled, primed, painted etc. Some
: makers offer their kits finished as well, for an additional fee. And it
: varies, greatly, based on the quality of the work. It's a funny thing,
: because often people that aren't a part of that community don't get why
: things are so expensive; they want the finished result for $50... but
: that's a different discussion.

: I honestly didn't expect anyone here to ask for one....

: In my prop community, I'm asking $300 for an un-finished kit. (that includes
: shipping, which averages between $45-$70 in the contiguous US).

: If anyone here truly wants one, I think what I could offer is either
: selling you a raw kit (that you would need to put work into) for a
: discounted rate, or I could keep the price about the same and finish the
: kit for you. This is not a service I offer to anyone else.

: I realize that's a lot, so you won't hurt my feelings if you suddenly say
: "no thanks" , but you should know that this isn't a cheap hobby.
: Like I said, my goal is to break even.

: Keep the above in mind, and let me know if you're still serious. I'll do my
: best to work with each of you.

Too rich for my blood, but definitely would be well worth it if I had the extra cash. Top quality stuff, right here.