12-11-2009, 07:10 PM
Well, I personally think if people refuse to pay high prices for masks the prices will indeed come down, but then so will the art work on them. Really, you think someone will take the time to sculpt a full-size bust, mold it, pour it, and paint it without cutting corners and slapping on a marginal paint job? When you see those huge remake Jason busts going for $400 I think that's a very fair price. Some of those things are huge with poked hair, glass eyes and acrylic teeth. I can guarantee you when the day comes that a collector won't pay what they are worth then you can get that bust for $250, but the pain will look like arse, the eyes will be painted on, the hair will be glued and the teeth will be latex.I still say that when it comes to a technical-based hobby, or any technical work, the recession won't effect them as much as say a retail outlet. For crissakes, these are fans making short runs of masks for people who want them- if you can't pay for them then don't buy one. I can bet 95% of the buyers are hardcore collectors to begin with, and they are the ones who want to dish the dough.