Given the rarity of these kits now, the prices are getting up there. (A Skymaster in good condition just sold on bay for $460. [link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&it em=270377029937]LINK[/link]) With copies of plans and canopies now widely available ([link=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360153665296&ssPageNam e=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX&refitem=270377029937 &itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidg ettype=osi_widget&_trksid=p284.m263&_trkparms=algo %3DSICRS1%26its%3DI%252BC%252BP%252BS%252BIA%26itu %3DFICS%252BUFI%252BUA%252BIA%252BUCI%252BMRU-220%26otn%3D4%26ps%3D10]LINK[/link])the only reason to pay collector prices is for the convenience of precut wood pieces. But many of the kits floating around have been damaged by water, insects and time or may not be complete. Let's see, thats $400 for a box full of 30 year old balsa wood, hmmmm. "You pays your money and takes your chances."

I wonder if there is a market for laser cut short kits? Used but still nice lasercutters can be had for about $1500 now. Someone with a big shop and plenty of room might be able to make a bit of profit during slow times........