I think that wether or not you go to a marketplace or the free stuff has a lot to do with the intended objects use. I am now rendering (as long this posting does not crash it) a low lit tavern scene in which a wonderfull downloaded free stuff model is absolutely perfect. I will probably never use it again. The study and gothicesque by DAZ sits in my Vue folder ready to load at all times since I use it so often that it's expense is worth the price several times over. So I know this does not inform on the original issue but I love the forums, I love the marketplace, I love the providers of all this wonderfull software and really - considering my life interests and pursuits, 3d graphics has been a bargain - you can spend a lot or a little and see your dreams materialize right in front of you on the screen. Amazing!!! Thanks everyone.