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Poll: What's a fair price for cabinet plans?

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spacies:
I wouldn't sell them at all.
Just wouldn't be worth it.

Singapura:
I would pay for full size prints. Not more then $10 though.

protokatie:

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10 bucks is small change for such a thing, 20 for fullsize paper prints would be very good. Problem is: I dont like Mr. American/Rugby/football player's designs to begin with... Not bad designs, just not my design...

Turnarcades:
Lotta haters out there......just cos it doesn't suit one, doesn't mean it won't appeal to another. Obviously these will not suit prolific builders of home cabs, but designs based on European machines are harder to come by.

I understand there are free plans out there but if someone likes my designs then why not? My designs cater more for the European market of course and I understand they will have to be high quality.

That said, I will be accompanying the sketches with photos to make it easier to visualise each step. I've viewed several sets of plans and think it is the way to go. If that means also throwing in an arcade PC guide and the Turnarcades/Mamewah custom set-up then so be it.

I've even toyed with the idea of compiling a 'home cab builder's kit', with all the accessories, finishing parts, tools and tool bits included for those harder-to-source parts. UK DIY stores suck, and quite often people have to go to about ten different sources to get all the bits they need. Things like T-moulding, router bits, specialist paints and certain fixings are not as common in the UK as the US, as is evident from these forums.

Why oh why can't we have a Home Depot? Seems like our brothers across the pond get everything from there! We have to deal with whatever Homebase, B&Q or Focus have in store, which isn't a lot. Even the mighty Screw-Fix don't always have what is needed.

surface tension:
Paying for plans gives someone peace of mind that it will all work out... plus they can see what's going to be like before purchasing. I don't see £20-30 for a well laid out and documented set being out of order as you will be there to answer any after-sales questions.

You have to weigh time vs money when designing your own. How many hours to do your design.. and is it going to be right first time?

It's all about peace-of-mind.

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