Integration

nickvree · 02-19-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebleshot

Well, ultimately what sets the cost of any custom is what people are willing to pay for it. As far as what makes up, let's say, an "MSRP" for a custom, I think there are several factors that should be considered:

Availability in regular retail (can it be bought off the shelf instead?)
Number of donor parts included in the custom
Number of mods made to existing parts (excluding paint apps)
Number of new parts built for the custom
Overall size of the custom
Number of paint apps (both base coat and details)
Level of detail for new parts
Level of detail on additional paint apps
Overall quality of work
Reputation of the artist/custom builder

Anyway, that's how I see it.

I assume those aren't in order, because the quality of the work should be #1; if your custom sucks, it probably won't sell for much, lol

But yeah, this list is pretty much it.

Also, the demand for certain characters/universes is a big deal too; if you make the most awesome version of a 1991 GI Joe that never appeared in the cartoon, that was a vehicle driver, that never made another appearance... well, there probably won't be any demand for it.

02-19-2011, 09:14 PM	#9
nickvree Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 26	Quote: Originally Posted by trebleshot Well, ultimately what sets the cost of any custom is what people are willing to pay for it. As far as what makes up, let's say, an "MSRP" for a custom, I think there are several factors that should be considered: Availability in regular retail (can it be bought off the shelf instead?) Number of donor parts included in the custom Number of mods made to existing parts (excluding paint apps) Number of new parts built for the custom Overall size of the custom Number of paint apps (both base coat and details) Level of detail for new parts Level of detail on additional paint apps Overall quality of work Reputation of the artist/custom builder Anyway, that's how I see it. I assume those aren't in order, because the quality of the work should be #1; if your custom sucks, it probably won't sell for much, lol But yeah, this list is pretty much it. Also, the demand for certain characters/universes is a big deal too; if you make the most awesome version of a 1991 GI Joe that never appeared in the cartoon, that was a vehicle driver, that never made another appearance... well, there probably won't be any demand for it.