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29/06/2020 1:59 pm
Poll: Many have come to love the spectacular detail of current resin models ---
Most are made in China, with whom there are many increasing "geopolitical" issues. How much would you be willing to pay for these gems if they were made elsewhere?
$125.? $150.? More?
I might pay more for excellent individual pieces, but I know I would be buying fewer of them.
29/06/2020 3:58 pm
I agree.
29/06/2020 4:04 pm
The current crop of resin is the best we've ever had in detail and fidelity, for the most part.
And they're a bargain at right around $100. If the price goes up uniformly for all makers, we'll all make that adjustment. However, it will be a brave model maker that first risks a price hike.
Just for clarity, though, there are several makers from Japan and folks like BBR that are already well past $100.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
29/06/2020 5:47 pm
Yes sir.... I can varify that with a few Ilarios and BBR's ...................................(pics) that I really don't want to disclose what I payed for them!
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30/06/2020 9:14 am
… and several makers from Japan and folks like BBR are actually made in ….
in China.
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
30/06/2020 9:17 am
Mark, Marsh Models are resin, made in England and £200 plus.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
30/06/2020 10:07 am
While model collecting is fun...
I have set a personal limit at around ?100 or so without shipping. If a model goes over that, then I will seriously have to consider whether I really want it that badly or not. Should the price norm of higher end resins hike up like that, then chances are I'd just significantly pull back from those kinds of models unless I really really really wanted it at any cost. At the end of the day, I still have more important things to spend money on, and if needed, this hobby is one I'd have no problem sacrificing.
30/06/2020 10:15 am
100,00 euros max . beyond i don t buy