I’m the same way really, even if it’s a higher end piece. If it’s not a Windstone, I have a more difficult time justifying the purchase… Unless it is original art direct from the artist, in any form! 😀 Besides Windstones, there was a time when all I did was purchase gargoyles. It didn’t matter who made it or where it came from. If I found a gargoyle somewhere it ended up coming home with me. I finally got out of that phase, and I’m so glad I did, because yeesh.. some of them were just butt ugly. 😆
I’m a lot more picky now, mainly because I’m spoiled with Windstone’s immaculate detailing and finishes. 🙂