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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by GrayLoess The only thing UP is protecting is their ability to go through our pockets at the rate of 5 bucks an engine. It's about one thing, and that's GREED gentlemen. [/quote] Probably stretching it bit to claim $5.00 per engine. UP's licensing agreement is for 3% of the wholesale price. That $5.00 would require a wholesale price of $166.00. Your retail or even discount price would be more than that. A Bachmann F7 at $60 retail would probably only include a royalty payment of perhaps a dollar. [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by plane_crazy What about structures? Can the owner of a structure demand licensing fees for modeling their house or station? [/quote] Depends on who owns the rights to the design, not the structure. For some (non-railroad) kits I hope to market, I'm awaiting the terms from a copyright owner for licensing of their designs. I'll be tickled to death if it's only 3% of wholesale and I'll be glad to pay whatever it is if it means the ability to make the product. I'll be passing along the costs, of course and people can choose to buy or not. I suspect there would be little objection since few people have an axe to grind with the owner of the copyrights to start with. Wayne
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