superbodz
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Post by superbodz on Jul 26, 2010 5:10:19 GMT -5
Hi all, im new here. Hope i post at the right place. I'm impressed by skribbel customs. I emailed him and was quite taken aback by the high price quoted. I also did some research and found that some got their skribbel custom for $80 and some as much as $165 for a custom! Add international shipping to it, it probably cost me $200 for 1 skribbel custom.  Hope brothers here can advise me if its worth the high price and any reputable customs maker here. |
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superbodz
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Post by superbodz on Jul 26, 2010 8:01:12 GMT -5
nobody?
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Post by Kenny Powers on Jul 26, 2010 8:06:21 GMT -5
Honestly, the only person who can answer that question is you. It all depends on how much you want the figure and how much you like the custom work. You have to decide if it is worth it to you to pay that for a figure.
As far as the price range you quoted, I think that is pretty fair. I have routinely paid between $50 and $100 for 1 custom figure if I really like it. You have to pay for quality work.
Other customizers on this board that I really like are TheAxeHennig, FamousJ and Warheart. They do amazing work and are very fair in their prices. There are others too but I recommend browsing through some custom threads and see whose work you are really impressed with. It is going to cost more to ship internatioanally which sucks but again, it comes down to if its worth it to you.
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Post by Titantrap: Gold Club Veteran on Jul 26, 2010 8:08:43 GMT -5
no one can answer that question but you, what a custom is worth is solely based on how much you enjoy the piece. There isn't any sort of price guide for customs. Skribbel does great work, his ebay stuff does very well. I wouldn't personally pay that kind of a price for any custom, but that's me. If it makes you happy, it's worth whatever money you want to pay.
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superbodz
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Post by superbodz on Jul 26, 2010 8:20:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I guess it might also be good if i email skribbel personally to discuss on how he decide on the price as well. As for if its worth? Like what willy and titantrap said, its really for each individual to decide. Thanks.
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StingerSplash
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Post by StingerSplash on Jul 26, 2010 10:00:57 GMT -5
Another thing to take into consideration is if you're an MOC or Loose collector. Or if you still play with your figures. Whereas most customs aren't playable.
Skribbel does some amazing work. And like the posters above me, it's really up to you.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2010 11:22:38 GMT -5
hey man, ive got four of his figures, I even got him to sign a picture of one of 'em! anyway i think you should go ahead and get one, me and skribbs are actually pretty close now I talk to him allot and stuff like that and every time i get a figure he takes like 10 bucks off so its not too too bad. IMO get one
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Post by HardyHeft on Jul 26, 2010 13:50:54 GMT -5
Honestly, the only person who can answer that question is you. It all depends on how much you want the figure and how much you like the custom work. You have to decide if it is worth it to you to pay that for a figure. As far as the price range you quoted, I think that is pretty fair. I have routinely paid between $50 and $100 for 1 custom figure if I really like it. You have to pay for quality work. Other customizers on this board that I really like are TheAxeHennig, FamousJ and Warheart. They do amazing work and are very fair in their prices. There are others too but I recommend browsing through some custom threads and see whose work you are really impressed with. It is going to cost more to ship internatioanally which sucks but again, it comes down to if its worth it to you. Agreed always look around. |
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Post by The Canadian Killer Deen on Jul 26, 2010 15:44:35 GMT -5
I never really got how je got people to pay insane amounts for customs i guess its the way he presents them I have some customs that i work my ass off on and get offered $20 he can do somthing with half the work and get $80 i wish i could get that  |
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Post by ~ Cymru ~ on Jul 26, 2010 16:08:17 GMT -5
Skunkdf,
best customiser imo.
not only is his work top notch,
he dosen't charge a load of money.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2010 17:06:36 GMT -5
Skunk's customs are skribbel's quality and i got mine for $35 plus $15 for International shipping. Skunk is the BEST!!
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redypiper
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Post by redypiper on Jul 26, 2010 17:48:44 GMT -5
Another thing to take into consideration is if you're an MOC or Loose collector. Or if you still play with your figures. Whereas most customs aren't playable. Skribbel does some amazing work. And like the posters above me, it's really up to you. good point. another thing to consider is whether or not the figure will ever be produced. with mattel and jakks releasing so many new figs i wouldn't want to pay a large amount for a figure that might be at retail in the next year or so. as far as prices, if you wanna dance you gotta pay the band lol. |
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fanOfEveryThing8
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Post by fanOfEveryThing8 on Jul 27, 2010 11:54:53 GMT -5
huh
but his custom is AMAZING !
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