1964 Comet Wagon - High price for a 1/25 scale model?

[Erik Smith]

I decided to change my perspective on this whole subject. I initially looked at it from my viewpoint as a model builder. I would not pay that much. But..I can look at it differently. I am glad to see that there are people who value our hobby enough to pay a lot of money for an interesting piece of art.

I am afraid I would be working below minimum wage even if somebody gave me $1000 for one of my builds - but I really don't have to worry about that.

Edited November 3, 2011 by Coyotehybrids

[philo426]

I wouldn't pay that much because I can build one near that standard myself.But the market dictated the price!Its worth what someone is willing to pay!

[Dr. Cranky]

I've always agreed with Harry on this. People will pay whatever price for something they think they want, or must have.

Personally, I would never combine a hobby I love with money (been there done that!) and it's bound to feel like it's work, and who wants that, right?

[Maindrian Pace]

Personally, I would never combine a hobby I love with money (been there done that!) and it's bound to feel like it's work, and who wants that, right?

Absolutely, Doctor. If I had to do this for a living, it would drive me funny in minutes.

-MJS

[Modelmartin]

Personally, I would never combine a hobby I love with money (been there done that!) and it's bound to feel like it's work, and who wants that, right?

Think about it this way - If work could be like model building, how great would that be?

I have done both. Worked for a living and built models for a living. I don't regret a minute of the time I spent "pro-building" and resin casting but there have been many times that a real job was quite unsatisfying and unfulfilling. I work a real job now but I liked the model making "biz" so much that I still do it part time.

[philo426]

I don't get paying someone else to build a model for you!I hope these guys(The buyer) don't try to pass off the pro-built models as there own work.That would be a punk thing to do,and they should be ashamed of themselves.