I buy my kits asccording to several things:

1. The type of plane I want and what's available in kit form.
2. The quality of the wood provided.
3. The quality of the plans and instructions.
4. The quality and amount of hardware.
5. Cost.

Would I pay $500 for a kit that's only really worth $300? Probably not, I'd be a fool. Would I pay $500 for a kit that's extremely detailed, has great wood, and a good hardware package? Probably, that would be a bargain.

My last two Fokker Dr.1s have been Flair kits, both bought at a fire sale price of $150. From what I've seen, the BUSA Dr.1 is worth the $300 they want for it. However, I just purchased a GT Dr.1 for $500, and it's WELL worth the cost. I wanted a Dr.1 kit that I didn't have to bash all to heck to get a scale plane. The GT kit provides that, so it's worth the money.

"Ya pays yer money and ya takes yer cherce."

Dr.1