Re: Brass stuff done right

I had the habittrails and guns done on a pair of IJ's . . . for this pricing
experiment


--
Kerry Stair

Mantis Amusements


"metallik" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> By "IJ rails" are you referring to siderails or the ramp wireforms?
>
> Kerry Stair wrote:
>
> > Well gang I sent out a bunch of stuff for brass plating from the guys
that
> > are the best . . .
> >
> > Hang on to your chairs, and I would sit down about now if you aren't
already
> > . . .
> >
> > Process :  Brass plated high polished and then coated with clear
powdercoat
> > for long lasting shine
> >
> > Costs :
> >
> > Legs  $ 60.00 per leg
> > narrow body lockdown  $ 55.00 each
> > IJ rails and IJ gun . . .  never mind that was for me . . . ouch
> > widebody bars $ 70.00 each
> > rails $ 135.00 each
> >
> > This does not include the cost of the item . . . this is just the
plating
> >
> > I sent in enough samples to do 2 IJ games complete . . . I will have the
> > samples in my possession next week I hope.
> >
> > Even I'm a little taken a back by the prices especially of the rails.
> >
> > No wonder everybody does it the cheap unpolished way . . . :-)
> >
> > So after seeing those prices I'll wait for the pictures to make my final
> > decision.
> >
> > Bottom line for an Indy Jones all gold premium kit :
> >
> > Widebody bar $ 75.00 + $ 70.00 brass plating = $ 145.00
> > Rails $ 35.00 a set + $ 270.00 plating = $ 305.00
> > Legs $ 8.00 each x 4 = $ 32.00 + $ 240.00 plating = $ 272.00
> >
> > We're talking some serious money to upgrade $ 722.00 for all new brass
> > plated high polish . . .
> >
> > Bottom line for an MM all gold premium kit:
> >
> > Narrow bar $ 45.00 + $ 55.00 plating = $ 100.00
> > Rails same as above $ 305.00
> > Legs same as above $ 272.00
> >
> > For MM upgrade $ 677.00
> >
> > Thats pretty steep !
> >
> > I'm going to guess most of you aren't interested at those prices . . . I

> > don't think I'm going that far out on a limb saying that ;-)
> >
> > I'll have pictures next week or shortly thereafter . . .
> >
> > Anyone interested can drop me an E-mail.  I'm not waiting by the mailbox
> > icon though ;-)
> >
> >
> > --
> > Kerry Stair
> >
> > Mantis Amusements
> >
> >
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