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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by ereimer [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by aclmike Hello fellow modelers, scratchbuiltmike here. I never thought that my starting price of $125 would be such an issue. All I can say is the ones that have replied stating the fact of how much time and effort went into such a model because they have built one are the only ones that understand the reasoning behind the price. For the ones who never attempted one of these kits, well just stay with your mass production models and keep hoping one of the manufacturers come out with something you've been wanting. Oh and by the way, I would like to know also, why is one a fool if he/she pays a higher price for something they have always wanted. Does this mean all brass buyers out there are fools too? [/quote] hi mike , and welcome to the forums nice model , i can only begin to imagine the work that went into it . i'm sure it's worth $125 , i just think it's a mistake to start the bidding that high . someone suggested starting at $25 but having a reserve of $125 , sounds like a good idea to me . part of the fun of ebay auctions to me is the thought that the price is determined by the bidders , that's why i don't like 'buy-it-now' auctions . but that's just me , other people like things different ways about the whole fool thing ... in general if someone pays $100 for something worth $20 then i'd have to think they're foolish . of course they have every right to do that , and i have every right to have , and express my opinion of them . paying $$$ for a brass loco that lists for $$$ isn't foolish , that's just the price . paying $125 for your caboose isn't foolish , any more than paying the prices that mellowmike or aggrojones are getting for their weathered freight cars is foolish . but you'll notice that neither of them start their auctions at a high price [/quote] Hello and welcome to the forums. I am the one that started this thread after seeing your auction. I have kept quiet and did alot of thinking. I visited the website that had similar kits for sale at 45.00 us. The precision and detail that goes into these kits are a little bit beyond me. I have a hard time with grab irons on those P2k gondola kits LOL. I must think now that 125 might not be too bad considering the high prices of brass models. The time, skill and work that must go into one of these kits must be something that cannot really be fully recovered at the bench. However I suspect that the majority of modelers would enjoy such a good kit that is well built. I certainly have enjoyed mass produced kits or RTR models but only because I dont have the precision or the time to fully invest in building of one kit to that high level. If you were to look at my workbench you will see a large number of kits still uncompleted as they are awaiting parts from the LHS etc... Bottom line, would I pay 125 for this caboose? I dont really know. But somewhere down the road there might be a Covered Wagon bay window caboose for 75.00 or so built. I think this thread is a wonderful one and thanks for all the good answers. (And opinions)
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