Just a query as we don't get involved in the painted side of things much, what's the going rate for painted 10mm figures?
And before anybody asks, we're not about to get into offering painted armies! I've just got a bunch of old display figures that I don't have a use for, so I'm wondering whether to just sell them off. A lot of them are 'tabletop standard' odds and ends that were done by a variety of people. But a couple of them are top-quality 'pro' level paintjobs and would make a great addition to someone's collection.
Ebay might be worth a look.
Ebay painted 10mm figures. (https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/bn_18065516)
It seems to be between 40 and 50p per foot figure.
I'd say closer to 70p on that link - may have changed since you posted.
My thought is it might be difficult to sell because I'm guessing lots of individual figures, not whole units.
I would bag the whole lot together and ask for a reasonable charitable donation.
Job done.
Fernando charges £1.15 infantry and £2.30 for cavalry for what he calls "Showcase standard".
His collector standard, that is probably nearer table top is 65p infantry and £1.30 Cavalry.
Put them is suitable groups, take a photo, sensible starting price and auction them off to the forum. Either for charity or M'lady's holiday fund. :-)
Thanks for the info guys, I'll get some photos taken of them and give everyone here first look at them.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 07 June 2024, 11:09:00 AMMy thought is it might be difficult to sell because I'm guessing lots of individual figures, not whole units.
These are mainly full units/bases of figures as they were display pieces for taking to the shows years ago. They're not the painted website ones as I've got plans for those in the shop.
I charge less,but have never won a painting competition
Quote from: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 07 June 2024, 06:20:51 PMI charge less,but have never won a painting competition
I once got some GW Necromunda Escher gangers painted to a very good painting standard, and I was too bothered about damaging the paintjobs since I didn't know what paints had been used. I sold them on, never having played with them.
Now, if I'm painting stuff to play with, I paint to a lesser standard. I'm, also, seriously considering paying someone to paint some stuff to a gaming standard for my father and myself to game with, where it doesn't matter too much what they look like, just that they're painted and ready to play with - also, I'm not bothered if the paintjobs gets damaged through use or incident.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 07 June 2024, 11:09:00 AMI'd say closer to 70p on that link - may have changed since you posted.
My thought is it might be difficult to sell because I'm guessing lots of individual figures, not whole units.
70p? I don't know why anybody would bother at those prices. You'd need to knock out at least 16 an hour to approach minimum wage.
I only sell stuff on I have no use for it. If I covered the cost of the original purchase, I'm happy
Quote from: Corso on 10 June 2024, 10:24:40 AMI only sell stuff on I have no use for it.
So you never sell stuff? Asking for a wargamer.
For reference
http://www.montyswargamingworld.co.uk/painting-service.html (http://www.montyswargamingworld.co.uk/painting-service.html)
I see that Monty charges for hard (e.g.Napoleonics) and Very hard (e.g Hussars)
I take this as evidence that my dislike of Hussars is not irrational.
Quote from: fsn on 10 June 2024, 10:38:35 AMI take this as evidence that my dislike of Hussars is not irrational.
What I should say, is that "my dislike of painting Hussars is not irrational". No offence meant.
Quote from: Last Hussar on 10 June 2024, 10:30:15 AMSo you never sell stuff? Asking for a wargamer.
Always selling stuff, can't seem to stick with a single project for very long and don't have alot of space.
I'd never make it pay charging for 10mm. I have considered 28mm (GW and alike) where you can charge £100+ for a model
Isn't there one lass in the States who charges a fair bit more than that ?
Mind you, the ones that I've seen aren't really 'toy soldiers'..more like pieces of fine art.
Quote from: fsn on 10 June 2024, 10:38:35 AMI take this as evidence that my dislike of Hussars is not irrational.
You cad sir!
[Flounces off in far too much uniform]
Quote from: John Cook on 10 June 2024, 10:19:35 AM70p? I don't know why anybody would bother at those prices. You'd need to knock out at least 16 an hour to approach minimum wage.
I agree on that, I wonder how some of the painting services manage to make a living when I see some of these prices. I think it's just another area, like most of this hobby, where the price points are still artificially low for the time and effort involved.
Quote from: Leon on 10 June 2024, 06:56:17 PMI agree on that, I wonder how some of the painting services manage to make a living when I see some of these prices. I think it's just another area, like most of this hobby, where the price points are still artificially low for the time and effort involved.
I think they probably are too low generally. Some of the comments you see about prices leads me to believe that the average wargamer is beyond tight-fisted.
I'd be interested in knowing what percentage of gamers buy painted models from somone else, it never occurred to me,to do it.
Quote from: Corso on 11 June 2024, 05:04:06 PMI'd be interested in knowing what percentage of gamers buy painted models from somone else, it never occurred to me,to do it.
Good question. I wonder if anybody has ever done the research; frankly I doubt it. Like you, it has never occurred to me to do it, but only because I enjoy painting as much as any other facet of the hobby.
I've bought the odd set of painted figures off eBay - but generally to acquire the figures - the painting is generally just a bonus. Some have had good paint jobs and I have been happy to use them, some have been poor and these have either been stripped, or used as a base for an updated paint scheme.
I have paid a mate to paint my 10mm Dwarven army as I was just not getting round to painting them.
But these are just a fraction of my total figure collection - I do generally enjoy the painting of my armies!
I will buy painted figures off e-bay, if they look reasonable well done. Most I have had to tidy up, nearly all re-base. There has to be sufficient figures in the "lot" to make complete units
I have also commissioned figures to be painted, with varying results. From excellent to throw them in the bin.
I do both of these to increase my armies quickly, as I do like painting and basing. I find it is very relaxing most of the time. To the extent that Mrs Orcs will "send me to my room to paint" if I haver not done so for a while and I am getting "tetchy"
As to price, It depends on what I am bidding on. If its a large collection of figures (say 100+) I will pay more per figure, as I will if there is enough for a full unit. I depends on what's on offer and how good it is
More importantly, Leon, what's on offer - I might be tempted to some 10mm Peninsula.