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Posted by Jon Taft
on 11/9/2009, 8:51 pm, in reply to "It is the process used"
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I agree that CSC models are extraordinarily fine. However, all modeling involves artistic choice as to representational outcome. CSC's outcome is great but I personally prefer a broader range of subjects at a lesser price point. Irrespective of costs, economic turmoil, and currency factors, when individual models hit $300 I pretty much lose interest.
Here's some additional background facts regarding my own purchase history in this genre:
Between 2003 and 2009 I purchased 29 Classic Ships waterline models (all bought new).
The minimum paid was for OPDR Las Palmas (CSC 78) -- $114 in 2006.
The most paid was for Color Fantasy (CSC 82) -- $274.95 in 2007.
The average paid for the 29 CSC models was $203.
I have also purchased about 95 Carat models between 2002 and 2009 at an average price of about $123 per model.
As an aside, the dollar peaked at about 1.2 Euros in 2000 and dipped to 0.63 in July of 2008, currently resting at about 0.67. So, admittedly, it has lost on average about 1/3 of its value, arguably a little more. The economy has also declined steeply and with it personal discretionary wealth.
Anyway, I don't really have a point here, just some background to my commentary.
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