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Budget? Ha! Riiiight...


rhino325

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So, I started out with a clear "line item" estimated budget after doing a ton of research:

 

Coveralls + sewing $###

Cummerbund $###

Helmet + mods $###

Armor $###....

etc....

 

I am literally laughing at myself for being so naive. Now that I'm actually in the process of spending money, I'm like--"Budget, we don't need no stinking budget..."

 

I am learning that you just have to grin and bear it!!!

 

:D

 

Is it just me or is that a common epiphany?

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Oh yeah, this is not a cheap hobby!

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I want to say I came in just south of $1300 for my initial build. And I've spent even more on improvements since then. And let's not talk about the RS Props lid once I ever get it!

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My initial investment in 2011 was about $700. Since then I've updated and upgraded many parts, pieces, and replaced helmets. I'd say I'm close to the $1200 mark at this point. But, really happy with my scout! :)

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  • 3 weeks later...

I thought I was going to come in around $1200 but ended up with 2 pistols and 2 Helmets, plus a tonnnn of various fasteners, Velcro and materials. I'm prob at $2k which is still nothing compared to my tanked Fett budget which I kept a spread sheet for to remind me how much it killed my bank account lol.

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I had about $1500 invested at the start. Repairs, new MIC, new blaster, etc has me a few hundred dollars extra added to the costume. I went in the build with the same mindset and quickly gave up on that.

 

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I am totally ok with the costs. I compare the hobby to cars all the time. I enjoy racing but I have never gotten as many compliments / smiles out of people with a car as I do with the costumes. I actually prefer the hobby more now lol.

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